Toyota Celica 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Celica is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Celica engine produces 77 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 80 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Toyota Celica reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 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 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Celica consumes 1.8 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 | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | 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. Toyota Celica 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: | 4.35 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Celica is 28 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Celica is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Celica is 0.1 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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