2010 Mazda 3 vs. 2010 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 3 and 2010 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Mazda 3 and 2010 Saab 03-Sep are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saab 03-Sep (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3.
Because 2010 Saab 03-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Saab 03-Sep will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Saab 03-Sep (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3. 2010 Saab 03-Sep has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Saab 03-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 3 | 2010 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | 3 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4689 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1529 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
