SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 99 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 131 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 225 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 4 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 523 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`030 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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