SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 45 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.0 l/100km
8.9 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
640 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
400'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect.
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
no data
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
