Toyota Avensis 2006 vs SAAB 9-3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 6 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 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 and SAAB 9-3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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