SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 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 45 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 70 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): | 9.7 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2003 2.0 engine: The B207 engine is primarily installed in Saab vehicles, with its Opel equivalent being the Z20NET, used in the Vectra C. The engine features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing. A distinctive feature is ... More about SAAB 9-3 2003 2.0 engine | |||
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 15 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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