Audi A4 2008 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
Audi A4 engine produces 7 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Exeo | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 3 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 419 litres | |
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 71 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`600 | |
Safety: | 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 (€): | 6200 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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