SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.7 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru Outback gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback 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 | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.55 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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