Alfa Romeo GT 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 30 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 25 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GT consumes 0.9 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 GT could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo GT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo GT 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: | 4.49 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.47 m | |
| Alfa Romeo GT is 15 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 0.7 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Alfa Romeo GT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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