Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.8 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 150 HP | 120 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 240 NM | 167 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 - 15.6 seconds | 7.5 - 11.5 seconds | |
| In general, SAAB 9-3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Beetle. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.2 | 5.8 - 9.5 | |
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Volkswagen Beetle petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9-3. On average, Volkswagen Beetle equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 56 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 201 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`807 kg | ~ 1`577 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1400 | |
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