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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 87 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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