Mazda 6 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 28 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 81 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.69 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 5 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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