Ford Mondeo 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 65 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 110 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 9-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 13 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 121 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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