BMW 3 series 1985 vs SAAB 900 1990
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 900) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 54 HP less power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 28 NM less than SAAB 900. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 37 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the SAAB 900. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4200 | |
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