Audi TT 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 30 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 5 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 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 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 295 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Audi TT has 75 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`840 | |
| 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 (€): | 4800 | 3600 | |
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