Audi A4 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 13 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 15 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.6 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
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: | 460'000 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: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2003 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| Audi A4 is 7 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 235 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 11 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`040 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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