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Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 · Stage 3vsSaab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 · Stage 2vsSaab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 · Stage 1vsSaab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007 2.8T V6

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

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Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

2.8T V6 (Stage 3)

420 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2009
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

2.8T V6 (Stage 2)

364 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2009
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

2.8T V6 (Stage 1)

330 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2009
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

2.8T V6

280 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    575 km
    358 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hpSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hpSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hpSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
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
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.6 s
Calculated
57.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s-1.4 s
5.3s-0.9 s
5.6s-0.6 s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
13.0s-6.4 s
Calculated
14.5s-4.8 s
Calculated
16.4s-3.0 s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
575km358mi
Calculated
575km358mi
Calculated
575km358mi
Calculated
575km358mi
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 364 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 330 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 280 hpPowerTorque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 364 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 280 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp5,300 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp5,300 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp5,300 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp5,300 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hpSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hpSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hpSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
14.5 s
16.4 s
19.4 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
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
113 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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 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

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 Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 280 hp: 1.4 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 0.3 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 IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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 IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp
364 hp
271 kW
5.3 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
5.6 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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.

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 IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.8 s
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.6 s
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.2 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 IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hpSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hpSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hpSaab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
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
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 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
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
575 km
358 mi
575 km
358 mi
575 km
358 mi
575 km
358 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
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 364 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 330 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 280 hp
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,783 LC/year2,783 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saab 9-3 Sedan II Facelift 2007 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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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