Opel Astra 2007 vs SAAB 9-3 2010
| 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: | 105 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 70 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 115 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.5 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Used 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2010 2.0 engine: The B207 engine is primarily installed in Saab vehicles, with its Opel equivalent being the Z20NET, used in the Vectra C. The engine features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing. A distinctive feature is ... More about SAAB 9-3 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 17 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 30 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4800 | |
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