Volvo S40 2006 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 65 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 115 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 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 Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo S40 is 18 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 21 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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