Toyota Avalon vs. Saab 9-5 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Avalon is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Saab 9-5. In terms of fuel economy, the Toyota Avalon has the Saab 9-5 beat. There isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Toyota Avalon is a bit more economical than the Saab 9-5. The Saab 9-5 is considerably costlier than the Avalon as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Saab 9-5's larger trunk will accommodate more large things than the Toyota Avalon. The Saab 9-5 and the Toyota Avalon can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Saab 9-5 than with the Toyota.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Avalon offers a bit more head room than the Saab 9-5, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Saab 9-5 does.

Dimensions
The Toyota Avalon is a little more ponderous than the 9-5. The Saab 9-5 and the Toyota Avalon compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The Saab 9-5 and the Toyota Avalon have roughly comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota and the 9-5 most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Saab 9-5's engine is significantly smaller than the Toyota Avalon's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Avalon has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the Saab 9-5. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Saab isn't much more powerful than the Toyota Avalon.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Avalon isn't quite as generous as the Saab 9-5's.