Mazda 6 2008 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 35 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 65 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.71 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but lower. Mazda 6 is 4 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 86 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so SAAB 9-3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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