SAAB 9-3 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 115 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 55 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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