SAAB 900 1984 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: | 175 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 273 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 46 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 99 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 900 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 900 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 900 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 4.74 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 42 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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