Mitsubishi Colt 2007 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Colt engine produces 41 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 175 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Colt reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Colt could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Colt consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 420'000 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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt 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: | 3.88 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is smaller, but slightly higher. Mitsubishi Colt is 78 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Colt is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 235 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Colt has 45 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Colt is 0.2 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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