SAAB 9-3 1998 vs SAAB 9-3 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 263 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 1998 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 1998 engine produces 35 HP more power than SAAB 9-3 2002, whereas torque is 23 NM more than SAAB 9-3 2002. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.3 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 1998 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 1998 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-3 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 900 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 1998 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 1998 is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3 2002, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 1998 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 1998 is 0.3 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3 2002. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 2002 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-3 1998 has serious deffects in 525 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3 2002, so SAAB 9-3 2002 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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