SAAB 9-3 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 46 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 85 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 12 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 225 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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