SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 90 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 360'000 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 | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| 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 | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller. SAAB 9-5 and Dodge Avenger are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 450 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-5 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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