SAAB 9-3 2006 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 246 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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