Audi A4 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 21 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 27 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.9 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage.
If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 16 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | no data | |
| 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): | 1`775 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 395 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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