SAAB 9-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
5.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on SAAB 9-5
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.43 m
SAAB 9-3 is 8 cm longer than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
419 litres
442 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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.
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
