SAAB 9-5 engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.3
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
320'000 km
480'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Audi A6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.55 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 29 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
445 litres
SAAB 9-5 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-5 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
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 Audi A4.