SAAB 9-3 1999 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 80 HP more power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 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: | 4.63 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 36 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the SAAB 9-3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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