Audi TT 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi TT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10 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 85 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.4 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 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 980 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.43 m | |
| Audi TT is 60 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi TT is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 235 litres | |
| Audi TT has 15 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 1 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: | 1`640 kg | 2`040 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4600 | |
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