Opel Vectra 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 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 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 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 Vectra could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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`995 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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