SAAB 900 1987 vs Volkswagen Golf 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 62 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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SAAB 900 is larger. SAAB 900 is 86 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| SAAB 900 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than SAAB 900, so SAAB 900 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4000 | |
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