Opel Astra 2006 vs SAAB 9-3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Opel Astra and SAAB 9-3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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: | 4.48 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Opel Astra is 16 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`983 | 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 (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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