The Saab 9-3 is a compact luxury hatchback with a sleek design, comfortable seating for 5 passengers, and a versatile cargo space. Its dimensions are 4629 mm in length, 1711 mm in width, and 1428 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2605 mm.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3-5
Length
4629 mm 182.24 in.
Width
1711 mm 67.36 in.
Height
1428 mm 56.22 in.
Wheelbase
2605 mm 102.56 in.
Front Track
1452 mm 57.17 in.
Rear Track
1442 mm 56.77 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Saab 9-3 is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 15.6 l/100 km in urban areas and 7.7 l/100 km in extra urban areas, making it a decent option for city driving.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
15.6 l/100 km 15.08 US mpg 18.11 UK mpg 6.41 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg 12.99 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car is a 9-3 model with a 154 Hp, 1.9L, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission, which drives the front wheels. The engine has a DOHC valvetrain, multi-port fuel injection, and a compression ratio of 9.2. It has a front spring strut suspension and a coil spring rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
154 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
77.6 Hp/l
Torque
219 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 161.53 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
B204E
Engine Displacement
1985 cm3 121.13 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
90 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
78 mm 3.07 in.
Compression Ratio
9.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30, 5W-40 / API SJ 5W-30, 5W-40 / ACEA A3
Coolant
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Spring Strut
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The car is a 9-3 model with ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear. It has ABS as an assisting system. The steering type is rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering. The tire size is 195/60 R15 and the wheel rim size is 15 inches.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
195/60 R15
Wheel Rims Size
15
Weight & Capacity
The car has a relatively good power-to-weight ratio, indicating good acceleration and performance. Its weight-to-torque ratio is also impressive, suggesting ample low-end torque for effortless acceleration and climbing. The car offers a spacious trunk and ample cargo space, making it suitable for families or those who frequently transport cargo.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.9 kg/Hp, 112.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.3 kg/Nm, 159.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1370 kg 3020.33 lbs.
Max Weight
1770 kg 3902.18 lbs.
Max Load
400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
494 l 17.45 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1314 l 46.4 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Saab - 9-3 I
The Saab 9-3 has 3-5 doors, depending on the trim level and configuration.
The Saab 9-3 has a seating capacity of 5 passengers.
The front track width of the Saab 9-3 is 1452 mm.
10.4 seconds
205 km/h (127.38 mph)
It's not the fastest, but it's still a decent performer
Petrol (Gasoline)
15.6 l/100 km (15.08 US mpg, 18.11 UK mpg, 6.41 km/l)
7.7 l/100 km (30.55 US mpg, 36.69 UK mpg, 12.99 km/l)
The engine produces 154 horsepower.
The car has a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Yes, the engine is turbocharged.
The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The car has hydraulic power steering.
The tire size is 195/60 R15 and the wheel rim size is 15 inches.
The Saab 9-3 was available with a range of four-cylinder engines, including a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produced up to 250 horsepower.
Yes, the Saab 9-3 was available with all-wheel drive, which was known as XWD (Cross-Wheel Drive) in Saab terminology.
The Saab 9-3 received top marks in crash tests conducted by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The spec sheet does not include fuel consumption information.
The spec sheet does not include top speed information.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding safety features.
