
Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007
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| Model | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp |
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| Power | 420hp313kW+140 hp | 364hp271kW+84 hp | 330hp246kW+50 hp | 280hp209kW |
| Torque | 620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm | 540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm | 488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,765kg3,891lb | 1,765kg3,891lb | 1,765kg3,891lb | 1,765kg3,891lb |
| Gross weight | 2,230kg4,916lb | 2,230kg4,916lb | 2,230kg4,916lb | 2,230kg4,916lb |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.5s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.9 s Calculated | 67.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-6.7 s Calculated | 68.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.9 s Calculated | 74.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 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 | 15.3s-7.5 s Calculated | 17.2s-5.7 s Calculated | 19.3s-3.5 s Calculated | 22.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 5.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 6.3s-0.7 s Calculated | 7.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK | 18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK | 18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK | 18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 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 |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s-1.7 s Calculated | 14.0s-1.1 s Calculated | 14.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb Calculated | 206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated | 187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated | 159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton Calculated | 306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton Calculated | 276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton Calculated | 227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 540km335mi Calculated | 540km335mi Calculated | 540km335mi Calculated | 540km335mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,792cc170cu in | 2,792cc170cu in | 2,792cc170cu in | 2,792cc170cu in |
| Length | 4,647mm183in | 4,647mm183in | 4,647mm183in | 4,647mm183in |
| Width | 1,762mm69in | 1,762mm69in | 1,762mm69in | 1,762mm69in |
| Height | 1,450mm57in | 1,450mm57in | 1,450mm57in | 1,450mm57in |
| 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 |
| Ground clearance | 150mm6in | 150mm6in | 150mm6in | 150mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 425L | 425L | 425L | 425L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 61L | 61L | 61L | 61L |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 5,300 rpm | 1,900-4,500 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 5,300 rpm | 1,900-4,500 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 5,300 rpm | 1,900-4,500 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 5,300 rpm | 1,900-4,500 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.9 s | 6.3 s | 7.0 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 | 15.3 s | 17.2 s | 19.3 s | 22.9 s |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.7 s | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.5 s | 6.6 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.5 s | 9.7 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 12.0 s | 12.3 s | 12.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 14.0 s | 14.4 s | 15.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 186 km/h 116 mph | 178 km/h 111 mph | 172 km/h 107 mph | 163 km/h 101 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 420 hp 313 kW |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 364 hp 271 kW |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 330 hp 246 kW |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 280 hp 209 kW |
Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hp has 140 hp more than Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 280 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 280 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hp: 140 hp (104 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
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 Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 280 hp: 1.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 364 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 330 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 238 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 159 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 540 km 335 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 540 km 335 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 540 km 335 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 540 km 335 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 420 hp 313 kW | 5.7 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 364 hp 271 kW | 6.2 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 330 hp 246 kW | 6.6 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 280 hp 209 kW | 7.3 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp |
| 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp |
| 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp |
| 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp |
| 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | 6.6 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | 7.3 s |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 238 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 159 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 420 hp 313 kW | 364 hp 271 kW | 330 hp 246 kW | 280 hp 209 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.7 s | 6.2 s | 6.6 s | 7.3 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | 11.3 L/100 km 20.8 mpg US 25.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 540 km 335 mi | 540 km 335 mi | 540 km 335 mi | 540 km 335 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 | 238 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 159 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hp | Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 364 hp | Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 330 hp | Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 280 hp |
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| Consumption | 11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK | 11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK | 11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK | 11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.78 LC100 km | 19.78 LC100 km | 19.78 LC100 km | 19.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.82 LC100 mi | 31.82 LC100 mi | 31.82 LC100 mi | 31.82 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal | 1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal | 1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal | 1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,966 LC/year | 2,966 LC/year | 2,966 LC/year | 2,966 LC/year |
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