SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Jaguar X-Type 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jaguar X-Type) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 80 HP more power than Jaguar X-Type, but torque is 30 NM less than Jaguar X-Type. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar X-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar X-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar X-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar X-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2003 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 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.39 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but higher. SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm shorter than the Jaguar X-Type, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 452 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 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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