SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Peugeot 407 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 407 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 407 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, SAAB 9-3 has 18 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 290 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
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