SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2003 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 445 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 210 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`060 | |
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| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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