Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs SAAB 9-3 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 9-3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 115 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 70 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.8 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 720 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 640 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 55 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
448 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 25 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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