SAAB 9-3 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 2007 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 2002 engine produces 35 HP less power than SAAB 9-3 2007, whereas torque is 35 NM less than SAAB 9-3 2007. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.1 | |
| SAAB 9-3 2002 consumes 0.4 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 2002 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 370'000 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 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 SAAB 9-3 2007 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 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 2002 is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3 2007, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 2002 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 | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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