Lexus SC 2001 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 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: | 286 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is more dynamic to drive. Lexus SC engine produces 111 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 154 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.7 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus SC could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus SC) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus LS | 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. Lexus SC 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. | |||
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`110 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 7000 | |
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