Opel Vectra 2004 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 3 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 37 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.9 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`945 | 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 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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