Audi TT 1998 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 110 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.43 m | |
| Audi TT is 59 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.5 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2000 | |
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