SAAB 9-3 2006 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 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 30 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 28 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means SAAB 9-3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 285 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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