SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 65 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 470'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Focus 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 20 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 8 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 482 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means SAAB 9-3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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