Opel Astra 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Despite less power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 37 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 95 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 | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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