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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 63 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 116 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.65 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`980 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3200 | |
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