SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-3 engine produces 25 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Alfa Romeo 147. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 147 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2007 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 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 43 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 5 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 292 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 57 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. 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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 1600 | |
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