Mazda 3 2010 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 11 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 10 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Despite less power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 7 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 425 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 5 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2800 | |
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