SAAB 9-3 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 2003 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 2003 engine produces 25 HP more power than SAAB 9-3 2007, whereas torque is 25 NM more than SAAB 9-3 2007. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9-3 2003 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 2003 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 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 litres | 235 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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