Audi A4 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 83 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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: | 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: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | 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. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
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`295 | 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 (€): | 5200 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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