Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 03:04:23 +0000 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: MPG Figures for various Sabb Models
Johannes H Andersen wrote: > John Whitmore wrote: > > > > Hello all, > > I'm looking into buying an old Saab 9000 and wondered if anybody knew > > where I might find mpg figures from. I was looking at a 1991 Saab 9000 > > 2Litre Injection and a 1995 9000 CDE 2L. Has anybody got any ideas. Saab's > > pages are obviously up to date so there's no info on the old models. > > > > Thanks for your help > > Fuel consumption depends on many factors, such that individual reports > have limited value. However, the lpt engine is more efficient than the > injection (non-turbo) engine. But in general, the ECU makes the engine > quite efficient. I get between 30 and 40 mpg (UK) for my 1993 9000 CSE > 2.0 lpt for a mixture of rural and distance driving. Hence, consumption > is good for the size and power of car, you won't find much better unless > you choose a diesel of one of the modern Variable Valve Timing engines. Since you mention the alternatives, and I also have a '93 9000 CSE 2.0 lpt , I'll comment that my former ancient Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 CD with Bosch Motronic ECU ( but *no cat* ) delivered about 10% better fuel economy and startlingly sharper accelelation. It weighed a lot less too. That probably plays a large part. The absence of a cat is most likely up to 5% of the difference as well. Both cars fall into the nice to drive category. Both also have great seats - something that is *so important* for relaxed and confident driving. I currently *love* the Saab's heated seats though. There was actually a switch position on the Cavalier for heated seats too - but I guess it was a purely Scandinavian option. Graham
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