Chevrolet Epica 2006 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 237 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
|
Chevrolet Epica is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 6 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 3 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
|
By specification Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Epica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
|
Chevrolet Epica is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Epica is 16 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Epica is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chevrolet Epica has
|
SAAB 9-3 has
| |