SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Audi A4 1997
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.9 | |
| SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 500'000 km | 460'000 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: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 900 | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 15 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`870 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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