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Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin · Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower · Stage 3vsSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin · Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower · Stage 2vsSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin · Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower · Stage 1vsSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin · Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower

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Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin · Facelift 2011

2.0t BioPower (Stage 3)

330 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2011
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Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin · Facelift 2011

2.0t BioPower (Stage 2)

286 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2011
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Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin · Facelift 2011

2.0t BioPower (Stage 1)

260 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2011
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Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin · Facelift 2011

2.0t BioPower

220 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2011

Comparison overview

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Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    838 km
    521 mi
  • Largest trunk
    258 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hpSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hpSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hpSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
Power
330hp246kW+110 hp
286hp213kW+66 hp
260hp194kW+40 hp
220hp164kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,700kg3,748lb
1,700kg3,748lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+50 km/h
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
+28 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+19 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
89.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-6.4 s
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
94.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-1.9 s
Calculated
96.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.6 s
6.2s-1.1 s
6.6s-0.7 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
18.8s-14.0 s
Calculated
22.7s-10.1 s
Calculated
25.5s-7.3 s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
838km521mi
Calculated
838km521mi
Calculated
838km521mi
Calculated
838km521mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,668mm184in
4,668mm184in
4,668mm184in
4,668mm184in
Width
1,762mm69in
1,762mm69in
1,762mm69in
1,762mm69in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,675mm105in
2,675mm105in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,506mm59in
1,506mm59in
1,506mm59in
Trunk volume
258L
258L
258L
258L
Max trunk volume
352L
352L
352L
352L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
62L
62L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hpSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 2) 286 hpSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 1) 260 hpSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp5,300 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp5,300 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp5,300 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp5,300 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hpSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hpSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hpSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
22.7 s
25.5 s
32.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
263 km/h
163 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp has 110 hp more than Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp and Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp: 110 hp (82 kW).

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp and Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 2) 286 hp and Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 1) 260 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
263 km/h
163 mph
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp
260 hp
194 kW
6.6 s
254 km/h
158 mph
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.2 s
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.6 s
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hpSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hpSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hpSaab9-3 Convertible II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
286 hp
213 kW
260 hp
194 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
838 km
521 mi
838 km
521 mi
838 km
521 mi
838 km
521 mi
Trunk score
258 L
9.1 cu ft
258 L
9.1 cu ft
258 L
9.1 cu ft
258 L
9.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hpSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 2) 286 hpSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 1) 260 hpSaab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saab 9-3 Convertible II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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