Nissan Primera 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2005

 
Nissan Primera
2004 - 2006
SAAB 9-3
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 120 HP120 HP
Torque: 270 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds11.5 seconds
Nissan Primera and SAAB 9-3 have the same engine power, but Nissan Primera torque is 10 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.75.7
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres58 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1080 km in combined cycle1010 km in combined cycle
1010 km with real consumption950 km with real consumption
Nissan Primera 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: 420'000 km480'000 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: 8 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi CarismaUsed 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. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect.
Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ...  More about Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.68 m4.65 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.48 m1.49 m
Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 3 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Primera is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 465 litres419 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1670 litresno data
Nissan Primera has more luggage capacity.
Nissan Primera has 46 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3.
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9951`500
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 12001800
Pros and Cons: Nissan Primera has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
SAAB 9-3 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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