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: | 175 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 273 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 34 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 900 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 900 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 3800 | |
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