SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Opel Tigra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 60 HP more power than Opel Tigra, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Opel Tigra. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Tigra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Tigra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Tigra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.36 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 72 cm longer than the Opel Tigra, 8 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 440 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Tigra. 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: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Tigra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Tigra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2600 | |
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