SAAB 900 1984 vs BMW 3 series 1983
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| SAAB 900 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.1 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.7 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 3 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 - 175 HP | 86 - 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 - 273 NM | 140 - 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 - 14 seconds | 8.3 - 18 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 - 11.0 | 6.9 - 10.0 | |
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SAAB 900 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. 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: | 4.71 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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SAAB 900 is larger. SAAB 900 is 39 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 900 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means SAAB 900 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`500 | ~ 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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