SAAB 9-3 2005 vs Audi A4 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 250 HP | 200 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.8 | |
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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: | 3 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Volkswagen Passat CC | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.65 m | 4.59 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm longer than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 442 litres | |
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`090 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | high | |
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 | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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