
Saab 9-3 Sedan II
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II

Saab 9-3 Sedan II

Saab 9-3 Sedan II

Saab 9-3 Sedan II
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| Model | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp |
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| 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 | 280 km/h 174 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | 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 |
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 II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-2,750 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-2,750 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-2,750 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-2,750 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp | 375 hp 280 kW |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp | 325 hp 242 kW |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp | 295 hp 220 kW |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp | 250 hp 186 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp | 5.2 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp | 5.7 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp | 6.0 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp | 6.7 s |
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.
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 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp | 569 km 353 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp | 569 km 353 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp | 569 km 353 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp | 569 km 353 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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 |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 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 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 | ||||||
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.
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 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 |
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 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 |
| Vehicle | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 3)375 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 2)325 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6 (Stage 1)295 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II2.8T V6250 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle | Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 3) 375 hp | Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 2) 325 hp | Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 (Stage 1) 295 hp | Saab 9-3 Sedan II 2.8T V6 250 hp |
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| Consumption | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.85 LC100 km | 17.85 LC100 km | 17.85 LC100 km | 17.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,678 LC/year | 2,678 LC/year | 2,678 LC/year | 2,678 LC/year |
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