Volkswagen Golf 2021 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 110 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 120 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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) | |
| SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 611 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1642 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The SAAB 9-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 2200 | |
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