2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep

To start off, both 2008 Mazda 3 and 2008 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Mazda 3 and 2008 Saab 03-Sep are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 03-Sep (250 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Saab 03-Sep (370 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 3.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mazda 3 2008 Saab 03-Sep
Make Mazda Saab
Model 3 03-Sep
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 182 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1225 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 61 L


 

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