SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Nissan 200 SX 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Nissan 200 SX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Nissan 200 SX is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 85 HP less power than Nissan 200 SX, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Nissan 200 SX. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan 200 SX, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan 200 SX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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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