SAAB 900 1984 vs Subaru Forester 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| SAAB 900 is available with front wheel drive, while Subaru Forester can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.1 (petrol) | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Subaru Forester 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 | 147 - 263 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 - 273 NM | 198 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 - 14 seconds | 6.5 - 12.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 - 11.0 | 6.3 - 10.5 | |
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SAAB 900 petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester. 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.69 m | |
| SAAB 900 is 15 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 9 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`500 | ~ 2`027 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3800 | |
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