SAAB 9-3 2004 vs Peugeot 407 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Peugeot 407) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Peugeot 407, but torque is 110 NM more than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.7 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 407 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`600 kg | |
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| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 290 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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