The Saab 9-3 is a compact luxury hatchback with a sleek design, comfortable seating for 5 passengers, and a spacious interior. It features a length of 4629 mm, width of 1711 mm, and height of 1428 mm, with a wheelbase of 2605 mm and a front and rear track of 1452 mm and 1442 mm respectively.
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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 14.7 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 7.7 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg 19.22 UK mpg 6.8 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 Saab 9-3 is a compact luxury car with a powerful 2.0L inline-4 engine, producing 205 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. It features a front-wheel drive layout and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The engine is turbocharged and has a compression ratio of 8.8. It also has a fuel injection system and a DOHC valvetrain.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
205 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
103.3 Hp/l
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 206.52 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
B205R
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
8.8
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 Saab 9-3 features ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear, with an Anti-lock braking system for enhanced safety. The car has a rack-and-pinion steering system with hydraulic power assistance. The tires are 205/50 R16 with 16-inch wheel rims.
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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
205/50 R16
Wheel Rims Size
16
Weight & Capacity
The Saab 9-3 is a compact luxury car with a weight-to-power ratio of 6.7 kg/Hp and 148.6 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a kerb weight of 1380 kg and a maximum weight of 1910 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 530 kg. The trunk boot space is 494 l in its minimum configuration and 1314 l in its maximum configuration. The fuel tank capacity is 64 l.
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Weight To Power Ratio
6.7 kg/Hp, 148.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
4.9 kg/Nm, 202.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1380 kg 3042.38 lbs.
Max Weight
1910 kg 4210.83 lbs.
Max Load
530 kg 1168.45 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
494 l 17.45 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1314 l 46.4 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Saab - 9-3 I
The Saab 9-3 has a seating capacity of 5 passengers.
The Saab 9-3 has 3-5 doors.
The Saab 9-3 has a length of 4629 mm or 182.24 in.
9 seconds
235 km/h (146.02 mph)
It accelerates from 0-62 mph in 9 seconds, which is decent but not exceptional.
The fuel type of the Saab 9-3 is Petrol (Gasoline)
The fuel consumption of the Saab 9-3 in urban areas is 14.7 liters per 100 kilometers
The fuel consumption of the Saab 9-3 in extra-urban areas is 7.7 liters per 100 kilometers
The engine displacement is 1985 cm3 or 121.13 cu. in.
The transmission type is 4-speed automatic.
The engine aspiration is turbocharged.
The Saab 9-3 has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The Saab 9-3 has a rack-and-pinion steering system with hydraulic power assistance.
The Saab 9-3 has 205/50 R16 tires.
The Saab 9-3 is a compact executive car.
The Saab 9-3 was produced from 2002 to 2011.
The Saab 9-3 was available in several body styles, including a sedan, wagon, and convertible.
The weight-to-power ratio is 6.7 kg/Hp and 148.6 Hp/tonne.
