Audi e-tron 2018 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Audi e-tron is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas SAAB 9-3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi e-tron is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while SAAB 9-3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, SAAB 9-3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.8 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Audi e-tron is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 - 503 HP | 120 - 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 - 973 NM | 167 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 6.8 seconds | 6.5 - 12 seconds | |
| In general, Audi e-tron are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than SAAB 9-3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 - 11.0 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi e-tron is larger. Audi e-tron is 23 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 18 cm wider, while the height of Audi e-tron is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1725 litres | no data | |
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Audi e-tron has more luggage capacity. Audi e-tron has 241 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi e-tron is 1.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Audi e-tron can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`146 kg | ~ 1`613 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 2400 | |
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