SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 29 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9000, SAAB 900 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 14 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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