Peugeot 406 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 406 engine produces 30 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 75 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 406 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Peugeot 406 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Peugeot 406 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| Peugeot 406 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
| Peugeot 406 is 4 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 406 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 406 is 0.7 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Peugeot 406 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Peugeot 406 has 
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