Skoda Octavia 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 20 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 8 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 161 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 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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