SAAB 9-3 2010 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 175 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 60 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.0 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| 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. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2010 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 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 17 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 440 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3200 | |
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