SAAB 9-3 2010 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 2.04 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 11 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 24 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1702 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 159 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3200 | |
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