Toyota Celica 1994 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 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: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Celica is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Celica engine produces 1 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 106 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Toyota Celica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 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 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Celica consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 730 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Celica is 21 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Celica is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 283 litres | 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`510 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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