SAAB 9-3 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Avensis) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 27 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 84 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.8 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 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 760 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: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 520 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 101 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Avensis, so SAAB 9-3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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