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:
2.3 Petrol
2.4 Petrol
Performance
Power:
225 HP
165 HP
Torque:
342 NM
230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.8 seconds
8.2 seconds
SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.4
SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
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:
4.64 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
SAAB 9-3 is 16 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.
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
