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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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2009
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

2.8T V6 (Stage 2)

364 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2009
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

2.8T V6 (Stage 1)

330 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2009
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II · Facelift 2007

2.8T V6

280 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2009

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
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    235 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    622 km
    387 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • 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
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
+27 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+25 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
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

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 rpm1,800 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp5,300 rpm1,800 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp5,300 rpm1,800 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp5,300 rpm1,800 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
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
Drag race simulation
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

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
265 km/h165 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: 1.5 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.

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
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

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
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

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/h5.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 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/h5.7 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/h6.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,647 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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/h5.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6 (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan IIFacelift 20072.8T V6280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

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
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

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
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

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
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
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
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

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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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
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year2,573 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 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 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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