SAAB 9-3 1999 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 55 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 21 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`790 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-3 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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