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

2.8T V6 (Stage 3)

375 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II

2.8T V6 (Stage 2)

325 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II

2.8T V6 (Stage 1)

295 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II

2.8T V6

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    245 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    353 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp
Power
375hp280kW+125 hp
325hp242kW+75 hp
295hp220kW+45 hp
250hp186kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,605kg3,538lb
1,605kg3,538lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.1s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-13.6 s
Calculated
59.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.5 s
5.7s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.7 s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
14.1s-6.9 s
Calculated
16.2s-4.8 s
Calculated
17.8s-3.3 s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,792cc170cu in
2,792cc170cu in
2,792cc170cu 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
58L
58L
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
245g/km
245g/km
245g/km
245g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 325 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 295 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 250 hpPowerTorque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 325 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 295 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 250 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp5,500 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp5,500 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp5,500 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp5,500 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
16.2 s
17.8 s
21.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
176 km/h
110 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp has 125 hp more than Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 250 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 250 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp: 125 hp (93 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 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 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 250 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 325 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 295 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
375 hp
280 kW
5.2 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
325 hp
242 kW
5.7 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
6.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 II2.8T V6250 hp
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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
4,635 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.0 s
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.7 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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
325 hp
242 kW
295 hp
220 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
569 km
353 mi
569 km
353 mi
569 km
353 mi
569 km
353 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
245 g/km
245 g/km
245 g/km
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
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 325 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 295 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 250 hp
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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