SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 104 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.8 | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Dodge Avenger gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Avenger engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller. SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm shorter than the Dodge Avenger, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 450 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, SAAB 9-5 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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