Opel Vectra 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra and SAAB 9-3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Opel Vectra is 4 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`400 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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