Toyota Celica 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Celica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Celica is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Celica engine produces 28 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 88 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Toyota Celica reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Celica consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Celica could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Celica consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, 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 Celica 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 Celica 1999 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Celica 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Celica is 29 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Celica is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Celica is 0.1 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
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