Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
5.7 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
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
