SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Jaguar X-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 157 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 53 HP more power than Jaguar X-Type, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Jaguar X-Type. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.1 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar X-Type, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 Jaguar X-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-3 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. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2007 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 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 5 cm shorter than the Jaguar X-Type, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Jaguar X-Type has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar X-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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