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 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 20 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
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`600 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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