SAAB 9-3 2000 vs Audi A3 2000
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 263 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.7 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 48 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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