SAAB 9-3 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2007

 
SAAB 9-3
2003 - 2006
SAAB 9-3
2007 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 210 HP150 HP
Torque: 300 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds10 seconds
SAAB 9-3 2003 is more dynamic to drive.
SAAB 9-3 2003 engine produces 60 HP more power than SAAB 9-3 2007, whereas torque is 60 NM more than SAAB 9-3 2007. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.18.6
Real fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100km9.4 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9-3 2003 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 2003 could require 75 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 2003 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3 2007.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres59 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle680 km in combined cycle
670 km with real consumption620 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 370'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a SAAB 9-3 2007 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 10 years10 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.65 m
Width: 1.76 m1.78 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3 2007, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 2003 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 235 litres235 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0902`040
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 70005400
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 9.5/10
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
SAAB 9-3 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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