SAAB 900 1987 vs BMW 3 series 1985
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 61 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 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 37 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 | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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