Renault Megane 2003 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: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 20 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 9-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Renault Megane is 28 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
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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 | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 285 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4600 | |
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