SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-3 engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 81 NM more than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.8 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 6 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-3 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 | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 501 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so SAAB 9-3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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