Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 11 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 130 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Despite less power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is smaller. Chevrolet Lacetti is 13 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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