Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 15 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 75 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The B207 engine is primarily installed in Saab vehicles, with its Opel equivalent being the Z20NET, used in the Vectra C. The engine features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing. A distinctive feature is ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 425 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 159 has 20 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 159 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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