SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 50 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 70 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
10.4
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
58 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
550 km in combined cycle
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
360'000 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:
4 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Volkswagen Passat CC
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. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.65 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
Audi A4 is 6 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
442 litres
419 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 23 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. The SAAB 9-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3.
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably better
