Alfa Romeo GT 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 15 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 34 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.4 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GT consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo GT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT 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: | 250'000 km | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 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 11 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`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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