SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
5.6
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 285 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
1250 km in combined cycle
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
