
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 | 574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm | 500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm | 451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm | 370Nm273lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,620kg3,571lb | 1,620kg3,571lb | 1,620kg3,571lb | 1,620kg3,571lb |
| Gross weight | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,060kg4,542lb | 2,060kg4,542lb |
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 52.6s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-15.3 s Calculated | 59.9s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-8.0 s Calculated | 60.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-7.1 s Calculated | 67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 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 | 13.8s-6.4 s Calculated | 15.5s-4.8 s Calculated | 17.4s-2.8 s Calculated | 20.3s 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 | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK | 14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK | 14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK | 14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s-1.6 s Calculated | 13.5s-1.1 s Calculated | 13.9s-0.7 s Calculated | 14.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated | 225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated | 173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton Calculated | 308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton Calculated | 279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton Calculated | 228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 622km387mi Calculated | 622km387mi Calculated | 622km387mi Calculated | 622km387mi 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 | 120mm5in | 120mm5in | 120mm5in | 120mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 425L | 425L | 425L | 425L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 61L | 61L | 61L | 61L |
| CO2 emissions | 235g/km | 235g/km | 235g/km | 235g/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 IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 5,300 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 5,300 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 5,300 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 5,300 rpm | 1,800 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 | 5.0 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 | 13.8 s | 15.5 s | 17.4 s | 20.3 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 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.3 s | 6.4 s | 6.7 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 | 13.5 s | 13.9 s | 14.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 193 km/h 120 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph | 178 km/h 110 mph | 169 km/h 105 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 |
|---|---|
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 574 Nm 423 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 500 Nm 368 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 451 Nm 333 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 370 Nm 273 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 | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 1,620 kg 3,571 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 265 km/h165 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: 1.5 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.
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 | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 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 | 259 hp/t 193 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 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 | 622 km 387 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 622 km 387 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 622 km 387 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 622 km 387 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 | 5.2 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 364 hp 271 kW | 5.7 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 | 6.0 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 280 hp 209 kW | 6.7 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 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 |
| 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp |
| 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp |
| 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp |
| 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 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 | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 6.0 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 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 IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 3)420 hp | 259 hp/t 193 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 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 | 574 Nm 423 lb-ft | 500 Nm 368 lb-ft | 451 Nm 333 lb-ft | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 5.7 s | 6.0 s | 6.7 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 292 km/h 181 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | 9.8 L/100 km 24.0 mpg US 28.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 622 km 387 mi | 622 km 387 mi | 622 km 387 mi | 622 km 387 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 235 g/km | 235 g/km | 235 g/km | 235 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 | 259 hp/t 193 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 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 | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK | 9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.15 LC100 km | 17.15 LC100 km | 17.15 LC100 km | 17.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi | 27.60 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal | 1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,573 LC/year | 2,573 LC/year | 2,573 LC/year | 2,573 LC/year |
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