Toyota Celica 1994 vs SAAB 900 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Celica is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Celica engine produces 5 HP more power than SAAB 900, but torque is 41 NM less than SAAB 900. Thanks to more power Toyota Celica reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 900 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Celica consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Celica could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Celica consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 900 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: | 21 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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 900 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.44 m | |
| Toyota Celica is 22 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Celica is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 283 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Celica is 0.5 metres less than that of the SAAB 900, which means Toyota Celica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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