SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Toyota Camry 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Camry) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Camry is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 17 HP less power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 96 NM more than Toyota Camry. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.9 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2006 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Camry, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 535 litres | |
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Toyota Camry has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. This could mean that the SAAB 9-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5200 | |
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