Alfa Romeo Spider 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 8.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.6 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 Spider could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
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 GT, 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 Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.43 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 34 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 235 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 125 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 7000 | |
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