SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Nissan 200 SX 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 and Nissan 200 SX have the same engine power, but SAAB 9-3 torque is 18 NM more than Nissan 200 SX. SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan 200 SX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan 200 SX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan 200 SX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Nissan 200 SX) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.30 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 11 cm longer than the Nissan 200 SX, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 307 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Nissan 200 SX, which means SAAB 9-3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | no data | |
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