SAAB 9-3 2010 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 2010 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 2010 engine produces 60 HP more power than SAAB 9-3 2007, whereas torque is 120 NM more than SAAB 9-3 2007. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 2007 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-3 2010 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3 2007, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 2010 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3 2007. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 2007 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-3 2010 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 | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 2.04 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 2010 is 2 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3 2007, 28 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 2010 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 419 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 2007 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 2010 has 68 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3 2007. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2800 | |
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