Opel Vectra 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 30 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | 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. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra 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: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 4 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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