SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 405 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, SAAB 9-3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. The Alfa Romeo 159 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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