SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 18 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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