Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 13 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
8.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
610 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm longer than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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720 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the SAAB 9-3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably better
