Hyundai Coupe 2001 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 138 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Coupe is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Coupe engine produces 23 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 79 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Hyundai Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 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 Hyundai Coupe consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Coupe could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Coupe consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Coupe 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: | 4.40 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.43 m | |
| Hyundai Coupe is 23 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Coupe is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Coupe is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Hyundai Coupe can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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