Mazda 6 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 28 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 81 NM less than SAAB 9-3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 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 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 425 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 76 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 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 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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