SAAB 9-3 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 1200 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 12 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 184 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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