SAAB 9-3 2005 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 101 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.4 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2005 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2005 2.0 engine Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality. Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 4 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 991 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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