SAAB 9-3 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the SAAB 9-3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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