Renault Megane 2006 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Megane) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 9-3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 60 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Megane is 29 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 45 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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