SAAB 9-3 2010 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 3.7 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 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: | 350'000 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 Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.65 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 28 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. 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: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 11 600 | |
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