Audi A4 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|
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 | |
|
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) | |
|
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. | |||
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 | 7000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A4 has
|
SAAB 9-3 has
| |