Car comparison

Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T · Stage 3vsSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T · Stage 2vsSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T · Stage 1vsSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Saab 9-3 Sedan II

2.0 T (Stage 3)

315 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2002-2007
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II

2.0 T (Stage 2)

273 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2002-2007
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II

2.0 T (Stage 1)

248 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2002-2007
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II

2.0 T

210 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2002-2007

Comparison overview

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Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
Power
315hp235kW+105 hp
273hp204kW+63 hp
248hp185kW+38 hp
210hp157kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm
405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm
366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,460kg3,219lb
1,460kg3,219lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+50 km/h
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
+29 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+21 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
63.1s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-1.7 s
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s-1.7 s
6.4s-1.1 s
6.8s-0.7 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
16.2s-10.9 s
Calculated
19.2s-7.8 s
Calculated
21.3s-5.8 s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,635mm182in
4,635mm182in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,762mm69in
1,762mm69in
1,762mm69in
1,762mm69in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,466mm58in
1,466mm58in
1,466mm58in
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
425L
425L
425L
425L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
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 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 3) 315 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 2) 273 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 1) 248 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T 210 hpPowerTorque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 3) 315 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 2) 273 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 1) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T 210 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp5,500 rpm2,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp5,500 rpm2,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp5,500 rpm2,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp5,500 rpm2,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
19.2 s
21.3 s
27.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 3) 315 hp has 105 hp more than Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T 210 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T 210 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 3) 315 hp: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp
264 km/h
164 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp
256 km/h
159 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
235 km/h
146 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 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 3) 315 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T 210 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 2) 273 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 1) 248 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp
315 hp
235 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp
273 hp
204 kW
6.4 s
264 km/h
164 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.8 s
256 km/h
159 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
210 hp
157 kW
7.5 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 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 3) 315 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 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.8 s
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.8 s
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 3)315 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 2)273 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T (Stage 1)248 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.0 T210 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
273 hp
204 kW
248 hp
185 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
729 km
453 mi
729 km
453 mi
729 km
453 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 3) 315 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 2) 273 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 1) 248 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T 210 hp
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.0 T (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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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