Skoda Superb 2006 vs SAAB 9-3 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 95 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 128 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.5 | |
| Skoda Superb consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2005 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 15 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 419 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 43 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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