SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 19 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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