Mazda MX-3 1994 vs SAAB 900 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-3 engine produces 20 HP less power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 900. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.9 | |
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The Mazda MX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-3 consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Mazda MX-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 900 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Xedos 6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9-3, SAAB 9000 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda MX-3 is smaller. Mazda MX-3 is 42 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-3 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the SAAB 900, which means Mazda MX-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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