Toyota Avalon vs. Saab 9-3 Review

Handling
The Saab 9-3 and the Toyota Avalon have about comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Saab and the Toyota Avalon doubtless handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Avalon's engine is markedly more sizeable than the Saab 9-3's. Remember that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Saab 9-3 has no lessons to learn when it comes to torque from the Toyota Avalon.

Utility
The Saab 9-3 is likely a better choice than the Toyota Avalon as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or pets. The Toyota Avalon and the Saab 9-3 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the 9-3 offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Avalon, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Avalon make it quite a bit roomier for your passengers than the 9-3.

Dimensions
The Toyota is a little heavier than the Saab. The Saab 9-3's tank is approximately the same size as the Toyota Avalon's, though the Toyota Avalon's is somewhat larger. The 9-3 and the Toyota Avalon compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Avalon is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Saab 9-3. With respect to MSRP, the Toyota doesn't cost much less than the 9-3.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Avalon isn't quite as generous as the 9-3's.