Ford Cougar 1998 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Cougar) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Ford Cougar is more dynamic to drive. Ford Cougar engine produces 55 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Ford Cougar reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Cougar consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Cougar could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Cougar consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | 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. Ford Cougar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Cougar is larger, but lower. Ford Cougar is 7 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Cougar is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
930 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Cougar is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Ford Cougar can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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