SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.3 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 | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 44 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9000, SAAB 900 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 36 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 372 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means SAAB 9-3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`580 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-3 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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