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Segment: Lower Premium
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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The 1998 Saab 9-3 was an evolution over the previous 900 series, especially regarding design, but a completely new vehicle from the platform point of view, which was a “cousin” of the European Opel Vectra. The unusual look of the car, with a sloped rear, was a Saab brand signature.

Inside the vehicle, some of the aviation-inspired features were kept and some others were added. For instance, the ignition key was placed between the front seats, next to the handbrake. The dashboard had a “night” mode, where only the speedometer was illuminated during the night to decrease the effort for the driver. The Swedish engineers worked hard to offer a Swedish car even if underneath it was a GM platform.

The engines were mainly 2.0-liters with outputs ranging between 130 and 205 hp. Only the base version was naturally aspirated. The 150hp, 154hp, 185hp and 205hp are all turbocharged. The top-performer is called “Viggen” (Thunderbolt) and borrowed its name from the Saab Viggen fighter-jet.

Saab introduced low-pressure turbochargers to increase the torque at low revs and decrease fuel consumption. The transmissions offered on the 9-3 were either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. The 9-3 Viggen had a 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) sprint in 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 249 kph (154.9 mph).

It worth mentioning that Saab 9-3 was the first car in the world to receive a 5 star EuroNCAP rating at the European crash-tests.

SAAB 9-3 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  14 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 4AT FWD (130 HP)
  • 2.0L 4AT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.0L 4AT FWD (154 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (130 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (154 HP)
  • 2.0L Turbo 4AT FWD (185 HP)
  • 2.0L Turbo 4AT FWD (205 HP)
  • 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (185 HP)
  • 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (200 HP)
  • 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (205 HP)
  • 2.3L 4AT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.3L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (225 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.2L TiD 5MT FWD (115 HP)

SAAB 9-3
2.0L 4AT FWD (130 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (130 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:96 KW @ 5500 RPM
131 HP @ 5500 RPM
129 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
177 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4123 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:241 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.0L 4AT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5500 RPM
150 HP @ 5500 RPM
148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2954 lbs (1340 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

SAAB 9-3
2.0L 4AT FWD (154 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (154 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:113 KW @ 5500 RPM
154 HP @ 5500 RPM
152 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM
219 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2943 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4123 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
Highway:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:253 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.0L 5MT FWD (130 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (130 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:96 KW @ 5500 RPM
131 HP @ 5500 RPM
129 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
177 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2855 lbs (1295 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.9 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:217 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5500 RPM
150 HP @ 5500 RPM
148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2899.1 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4144.7 lbs (1880 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Highway:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:211.8 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.0L 5MT FWD (154 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (154 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:113 KW @ 5500 RPM
154 HP @ 5500 RPM
152 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM
219 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2888.1 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4078.5 lbs (1850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:224 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.0L Turbo 4AT FWD (185 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 4AT FWD (185 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:136 KW @ 5500 RPM
185 HP @ 5500 RPM
182 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:194 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM
263 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2954 lbs (1340 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)

SAAB 9-3
2.0L Turbo 4AT FWD (205 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 4AT FWD (205 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:151 KW @ 5500 RPM
205 HP @ 5500 RPM
202 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM
280 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/50WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2965 lbs (1345 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4167 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
Highway:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined:22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)

SAAB 9-3
2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (185 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (185 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:136 KW @ 5500 RPM
185 HP @ 5500 RPM
182 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:194 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM
263 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2899 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4145 lbs (1880 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:227 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (200 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (200 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:147 KW @ 5500 RPM
200 HP @ 5500 RPM
197 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:208 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM
282 Nm @ 2300 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:234 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (205 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (205 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:151 KW @ 5500 RPM
205 HP @ 5500 RPM
202 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM
280 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/50WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910.1 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:234 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.3L 4AT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 4AT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5700 RPM
150 HP @ 5700 RPM
148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:155 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
210 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2998 lbs (1360 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4123 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

SAAB 9-3
2.3L 5MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5700 RPM
150 HP @ 5700 RPM
148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:155 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
210 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:233.2 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (225 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (225 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:165 KW @ 5500 RPM
224 HP @ 5500 RPM
221 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:252 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
342 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/45WR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3119.5 lbs (1415 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km)
Highway:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:229 g/km

SAAB 9-3
2.2L TiD 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L TiD 5MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2171 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 4300 RPM
116 HP @ 4300 RPM
114 BHP @ 4300 RPM
Torque:192 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
260 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:18 gallons (68.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.28
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3009.3 lbs (1365 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:147.6 g/km
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