Nissan Primera 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 126 HP | 120 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 6 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
890 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 7 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Primera is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`500 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | low | high | |
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 360 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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