SAAB 9-3 2004 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-3 and Chevrolet Epica have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.1 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 530'000 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 Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Epica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.80 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 16 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Epica, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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