SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Opel Vectra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 60 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Vectra 2003 2.0 engine: The engine is identical to Saab B207L engine. It features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing.It has two balance shafts with a separate ... More about Opel Vectra 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 9 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 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 Opel Vectra, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`960 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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