SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
1250 km in combined cycle
870 km with real consumption
1110 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm longer than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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720 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 35 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.
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