Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 66 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 115 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.3 | |
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The Chevrolet Lacetti is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Lacetti over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The B207 engine is primarily installed in Saab vehicles, with its Opel equivalent being the Z20NET, used in the Vectra C. The engine features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing. A distinctive feature is ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is smaller. Chevrolet Lacetti is 9 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Chevrolet Lacetti has 19 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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