SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but higher. SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1751 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| 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 Mazda 6, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`110 | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
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