SAAB 9-3 2005 vs Audi A4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.8 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is often noted for its excessive oil consumption and significant carbon buildup, which primarily affect intake valves and the intake geometry adjustment mechanism. The oil consumption issue can be ... More about Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm longer than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 442 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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