Opel Tigra 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 70 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Tigra engine produces 80 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 150 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Opel Tigra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.9 | |
The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Tigra consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Opel Tigra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 59 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
1150 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.92 m | 4.65 m | |
Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.36 m | 1.44 m | |
Opel Tigra is smaller. Opel Tigra is 73 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Tigra is 8 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 235 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
Even though the car is shorter, Opel Tigra has 15 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. The SAAB 9-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Tigra is 0.3 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 2`040 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | high | |
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Tigra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2600 | 5400 | |
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