Honda Accord 2001 vs SAAB 9-3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Accord) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 16 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 105 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Honda Accord is smaller. Honda Accord is 4 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Accord is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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