Audi A4 2007 vs SAAB 9-3 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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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 5 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is often noted for its excessive oil consumption and significant carbon buildup, which primarily affect intake valves and the intake geometry adjustment mechanism. The oil consumption issue can be ... More about Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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