SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2005
Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 180 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 370 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 80 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Alfa Romeo 147. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.8 | |
The Alfa Romeo 147 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
1110 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
Alfa Romeo 147 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.65 m | 4.22 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 43 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 292 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1042 litres | |
Alfa Romeo 147 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 57 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. This could mean that the SAAB 9-3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`810 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | low | |
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 5400 | 1600 | |
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