Audi A4 2007 vs SAAB 9-3 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 200 HP | 250 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 50 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 70 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.4 | |
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 58 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 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 | 3 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Volkswagen Passat CC | 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. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.59 m | 4.65 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
Audi A4 is 6 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 419 litres | |
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 23 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: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`600 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | high | |
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 3200 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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