SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Ford Puma 1997

 
SAAB 9-3
1998 - 2002
Ford Puma
1997 - 2002
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel1.7 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 115 HP125 HP
Torque: 260 NM157 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 seconds9.2 seconds
Ford Puma is a more dynamic driving.
SAAB 9-3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford Puma, but torque is 103 NM more than Ford Puma. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.27.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Puma, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 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 Ford Puma.
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres40 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1090 km in combined cycle540 km in combined cycle
1470 km on highway650 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption510 km with real consumption
SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 7 years4 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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: 4.63 m3.98 m
Width: 1.71 m1.67 m
Height: 1.43 m1.34 m
SAAB 9-3 is larger.
SAAB 9-3 is 65 cm longer than the Ford Puma, 4 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Puma, which means SAAB 9-3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`600no data
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 24001000
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Ford Puma has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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