Mazda 6 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 19 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 14 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 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 3 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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