SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 263 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 54 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.3 | |
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The Chrysler Stratus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 900 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-3 is 27 cm shorter than the Chrysler Stratus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 2.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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