SAAB 9-3 2002 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.2 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 350'000 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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 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 2002 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 2002 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 1`985 | |
| 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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