Jaguar X-Type 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 157 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 53 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 100 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar X-Type could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 Jaguar X-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 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. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 9-3 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. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar X-Type is 5 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Jaguar X-Type has more luggage capacity. Jaguar X-Type has 26 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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