SAAB 9-3 2010 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.4 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 360'000 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A5, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 9600 | |
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