Lexus SC 2001 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus SC is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas SAAB 9-3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Lexus SC is available with rear wheel drive, while SAAB 9-3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 4.3 (petrol) | 1.9 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. SAAB 9-3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 304 HP | 150 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 - 441 NM | 240 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 6.4 seconds | 7.1 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 - 12.0 | 5.9 - 11.0 | |
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Lexus SC petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9-3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| Lexus SC is 12 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
450 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Lexus SC has 100 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`083 | ~ 2`061 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 4800 | |
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