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Saturn SW 85 -type 1.9i (100 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Saturn SW:
The Saturn S-Series is a family of compact cars from the Saturn automobile company of General Motors. With this car, Saturn pioneered their brand-wide "no-haggle" sales technique.
Its automobile platform, the Z-body, developed in-house at Saturn and sharing little with other General Motors platforms, used a spaceframe design. Pioneered on the Pontiac Fiero during the 1980s, the spaceframe used non-load-carrying plastic side panels. These polymer panels were dent-resistant, something that remained Saturn's unique selling proposition until a few years before the brand was discontinued....(Read more on Wikipedia)
85 -type Overview:
Saturn SW (85 -type). With 155 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1074 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.9i (100 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is noticeably slower than the manual version, making it best suited for relaxed driving where acceleration is not a priority. It's adequate for city traffic.
Fuel Economy
Surprisingly good fuel economy for an automatic transmission of its time, offering a practical balance between convenience and running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical station wagon body with ample cargo space
- • Good fuel economy, especially with base manual engine
- • Dent-resistant polymer body panels
- • Generally reliable engines for its era
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain
Cons:
- • Interior quality can be basic and dated
- • Noticeable road and engine noise
- • Base models can feel underpowered
- • Automatic transmissions can be sluggish
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(SW: 1992 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Saturn |
| Model: | SW |
| Generation: | 85 -type |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.9i (100 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 52.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 155 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L24 [Same engine] More details about the engine L24 |
| Engine displacement: | 1901 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 144.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1074 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4478 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1718 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1364 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2601 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1443 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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