SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.9 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 16 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 440 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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