Nissan Primera 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 1998

 
Nissan Primera
1999 - 2002
SAAB 9-3
1998 - 2002
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.2 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 90 HP115 HP
Torque: 177 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14 seconds10.9 seconds
SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving.
Nissan Primera engine produces 25 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 83 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.56.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100km6.8 l/100km
By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres68 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle1090 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway1470 km on highway
850 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption
SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km420'000 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 9-3 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 11 years7 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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: 4.52 m4.63 m
Width: 1.72 m1.71 m
Height: 1.41 m1.43 m
Nissan Primera is 11 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Primera is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 505 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1357 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7951`600
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

high
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 600800
Pros and Cons: Nissan Primera has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower price
SAAB 9-3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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