SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 25 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 83 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 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: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 11 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1357 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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