The Saab 9-3 is a compact hatchback with a length of 4629 mm, width of 1711 mm, and height of 1428 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2605 mm and a front track of 1452 mm. The car has 3-5 doors and can seat 5 people.
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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 car specs indicate a fuel-efficient petrol engine with competitive urban and extra-urban fuel consumption figures. The car offers a balanced performance and efficiency, making it suitable for urban commuting and occasional highway driving.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
14.8 l/100 km 15.89 US mpg 19.09 UK mpg 6.76 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.6 l/100 km 30.95 US mpg 37.17 UK mpg 13.16 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Saab 9-3 is a compact luxury car with a 2.3L inline-4 engine producing 150 horsepower and 210 Nm of torque. It features a front-wheel drive layout with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a fuel-efficient engine.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
150 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power Per Litre
65.5 Hp/l
Torque
210 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 154.89 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
B234i
Engine Displacement
2290 cm3 139.74 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
90 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
90 mm 3.54 in.
Compression Ratio
10.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
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 ABS (Anti-lock braking system) for enhanced safety. The car has a rack-and-pinion steering system with hydraulic power steering. It runs on 15-inch wheels with 195/60 R15 tires.
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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 in question is a 9-3 model with a weight-to-power ratio of 9.5 kg/Hp (105.6 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.8 kg/Nm (147.7 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight of the vehicle is 1420 kg (3130.56 lbs.), with a maximum weight of 1910 kg (4210.83 lbs.) and a maximum load capacity of 490 kg (1080.27 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 494 l (17.45 cu. ft.) to 1314 l (46.4 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank has a capacity of 68 l (17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
9.5 kg/Hp, 105.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.8 kg/Nm, 147.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max Weight
1910 kg 4210.83 lbs.
Max Load
490 kg 1080.27 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 length of the Saab 9-3 is 4629 mm.
The Saab 9-3 has 3-5 doors.
The wheelbase of the Saab 9-3 is 2605 mm.
11 seconds
205 km/h (127.38 mph)
It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 11 seconds, which is decent but not exceptional.
The city fuel consumption is 14.8 l/100 km.
The car gets 15.89 US mpg in the city.
The extra-urban fuel consumption is 7.6 l/100 km.
The Saab 9-3 has an internal combustion engine with a 2.3L inline-4 configuration.
The Saab 9-3 has a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The Saab 9-3 has a front-wheel drive layout with the internal combustion engine driving the front wheels.
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 steering.
The Saab 9-3 has 195/60 R15 tires.
The Saab 9-3 is available with a range of engine capacities, including 1.9L, 2.0L, and 2.8L options.
The Saab 9-3 has a mixed reliability record, with some models experiencing issues with transmission and engine problems.
The Saab 9-3 features a range of advanced safety features, including anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and multiple airbags.
The weight-to-power ratio of the car is 9.5 kg/Hp (105.6 Hp/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity of the car is 68 l (17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal).
The trunk boot space of the car ranges from 494 l (17.45 cu. ft.) to 1314 l (46.4 cu. ft.).
