Mazda 6 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 29 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | 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. Mazda 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 4 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 86 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so SAAB 9-3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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