SAAB 9-3 1999 vs Lexus SC 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 419 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 81 HP less power than Lexus SC, whereas torque is 139 NM less than Lexus SC. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 12.0 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus SC, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus SC) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 11 cm longer than the Lexus SC, 11 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 135 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 160 litres more trunk space than the Lexus SC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 12 200 | |
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