Toyota Avensis 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 34 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 9-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Avensis, so SAAB 9-3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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