SAAB 9-3 2010 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 88 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1400 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. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2010 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2010 2.0 engine | |||
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`090 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 11 600 | |
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