SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 35 HP more power than Honda Accord, but torque is 75 NM less than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.4 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 459 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 34 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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