Ford Puma 1997 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Ford Puma is more dynamic to drive. Ford Puma engine produces 10 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 103 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Ford Puma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Puma consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Puma could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Puma consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 9-3 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: | 3.98 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Puma is smaller. Ford Puma is 65 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Puma is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Puma is 0.5 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Ford Puma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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