SAAB 9-3 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 2003 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 2003 engine produces 35 HP more power than SAAB 9-3 2007, whereas torque is 35 NM more than SAAB 9-3 2007. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 2003 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 2003 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 2003 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 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: | 4.64 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3 2007, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 2003 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-3 2003 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3 2007, so SAAB 9-3 2007 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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