SAAB 900 1984 vs Kia Sportage 2007
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 900 engine produces 41 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.70 m | |
| SAAB 900 is 39 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 11 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 667 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means SAAB 900 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3600 | |
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