Skoda Octavia 1997 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 47 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 130 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 12 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 290 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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