Opel Astra 2001 vs SAAB 9-3 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 80 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 110 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Opel Astra 2001 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| Opel Astra is 36 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 295 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 35 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. The SAAB 9-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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