Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1220 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
1550 km on highway
1190 km on highway
1020 km with real consumption
880 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.64 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.47 m
Audi A4 is 5 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
833 litres
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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.
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
