SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 175 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.8 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy 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 B207 engine is primarily installed in Saab vehicles, with its Opel equivalent being the Z20NET, used in the Vectra C. The engine features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing. A distinctive feature is ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 5 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
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