Saab 9-3 9-3 I

Saab - 9-3 I

Details-
BrandSaab
Model9-3
Generation9-3 I
Modification2.0i (130 Hp)
Start Of Production1998
End Of Production2002

Performance

The Saab 9-3 has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 11 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h (124.27 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh11 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph11 sec
Max Speed200 km/h 124.27 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Saab 9-3 is a compact luxury car with a hatchback body style, seating 5 passengers and featuring 3-5 doors. It measures 4629 mm in length, 1711 mm in width, and 1428 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2605 mm and front and rear tracks of 1452 mm and 1442 mm respectively.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3-5
Length4629 mm 182.24 in.
Width1711 mm 67.36 in.
Height1428 mm 56.22 in.
Wheelbase2605 mm 102.56 in.
Front Track1452 mm 57.17 in.
Rear Track1442 mm 56.77 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Saab 9-3 is a fuel-efficient car with a combined fuel consumption of 9.5 l/100 km (24.5 mpg US or 29.1 mpg UK) in urban and extra-urban driving conditions. It runs on Petrol (Gasoline) and has a fuel consumption of 13.1 l/100 km (17.96 mpg US or 21.56 mpg UK) in urban areas and 6.9 l/100 km (34.09 mpg US or 40.94 mpg UK) in extra-urban areas.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg 21.56 UK mpg 7.63 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg 40.94 UK mpg 14.49 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car has a 4-cylinder, 1.9L inline engine producing 130 horsepower and 177 Nm of torque. It features a front-wheel drive system and a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine is naturally aspirated and offers a power-to-weight ratio of 65.5 hp/l.

Specs-
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power130 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power Per Litre65.5 Hp/l
Torque177 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 130.55 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model CodeB204i
Engine Displacement1985 cm3 121.13 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore90 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke78 mm 3.07 in.
Compression Ratio10.1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine Oil Capacity4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-30, 5W-40 / API SJ 5W-30, 5W-40 / ACEA A3
Coolant8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionSpring Strut
Rear SuspensionCoil 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 a rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering. The tire size is 185/65 R15 and the wheel rims size is 6J x 15.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Tires Size185/65 R15
Wheel Rims Size6J x 15

Weight & Capacity

The Saab 9-3 has a weight-to-power ratio of 10 kg/Hp and 100.4 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. The car has a kerb weight of 1295 kg and a maximum weight of 1860 kg. The trunk boot space is 494 l in its minimum configuration and 1314 l in its maximum configuration. The fuel tank capacity is 68 l.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio10 kg/Hp, 100.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio7.3 kg/Nm, 136.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1295 kg 2854.99 lbs.
Max Weight1860 kg 4100.6 lbs.
Max Load565 kg 1245.61 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum494 l 17.45 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum1314 l 46.4 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 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 is 4629 mm or 182.24 inches long.

It takes the 9-3 11 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h.

The 9-3 has a top speed of 200 km/h (124.27 mph).

The 9-3's acceleration and top speed are about average for its class.

The Saab 9-3 runs on Petrol (Gasoline).

The Saab 9-3 has a fuel consumption of 13.1 l/100 km (17.96 mpg US or 21.56 mpg UK) in urban areas.

The Saab 9-3 has a fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100 km (34.09 mpg US or 40.94 mpg UK) in extra-urban areas.

Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specifications.

The car has a 5-speed manual transmission.

Curb weight information is not in the given specifications.

The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.

The steering type is a rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering.

The tire size is 185/65 R15 and the wheel rims size is 6J x 15.

The 9-3 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 295 horsepower and 384 Nm of torque.

The 9-3 comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.

The 9-3 achieves fuel efficiency figures of up to 34 mpg combined.

The weight-to-power ratio of the Saab 9-3 is 10 kg/Hp and 100.4 Hp/tonne.

The maximum weight of the Saab 9-3 is 1860 kg or 4100.6 lbs.

The fuel tank capacity of the Saab 9-3 is 68 l or 17.96 US gal or 14.96 UK gal.