Subaru Outback 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 2 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 38 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.3 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru Outback 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The B207 engine is primarily installed in Saab vehicles, with its Opel equivalent being the Z20NET, used in the Vectra C. The engine features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing. A distinctive feature is ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.50 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger. Subaru Outback is 6 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 419 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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