SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 42 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9000, SAAB 900 | Used also on Mazda Demio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 43 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 1 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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