
Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011

Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011

Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011

Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011
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| Model | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp |
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| Power | 330hp246kW+110 hp | 286hp213kW+66 hp | 260hp194kW+40 hp | 220hp164kW |
| Torque | 543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm | 473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm | 427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,685kg3,715lb | 1,685kg3,715lb | 1,685kg3,715lb | 1,685kg3,715lb |
| Gross weight | 2,140kg4,718lb | 2,140kg4,718lb | 2,140kg4,718lb | 2,140kg4,718lb |
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph | 267 km/h 166 mph | 258 km/h 160 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 56.3s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-8.5 s Calculated | 59.8s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-4.9 s Calculated | 62.2s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-2.5 s Calculated | 64.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s-1.5 s | 5.8s-1.0 s | 6.1s-0.7 s | 6.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.1s-9.0 s Calculated | 17.5s-6.6 s Calculated | 19.4s-4.6 s Calculated | 24.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1s-1.4 s Calculated | 5.5s-1.0 s Calculated | 5.9s-0.6 s Calculated | 6.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s-1.6 s Calculated | 13.7s-1.1 s Calculated | 14.1s-0.7 s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb Calculated | 170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb Calculated | 154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated | 131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton Calculated | 280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton Calculated | 253Nm/t170lb-ft/ton Calculated | 208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 735km457mi Calculated | 735km457mi Calculated | 735km457mi Calculated | 735km457mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,668mm184in | 4,668mm184in | 4,668mm184in | 4,668mm184in |
| Width | 1,762mm69in | 1,762mm69in | 1,762mm69in | 1,762mm69in |
| Height | 1,486mm59in | 1,486mm59in | 1,486mm59in | 1,486mm59in |
| 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 | 461L | 461L | 461L | 461L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 61L | 61L | 61L | 61L |
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 II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 5,300 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 5,300 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 5,300 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 5,300 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.1 s | 5.5 s | 5.9 s | 6.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.3 s | 5.8 s | 6.1 s | 6.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.1 s | 17.5 s | 19.4 s | 24.0 s |
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph | 267 km/h 166 mph | 258 km/h 160 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 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 | 9.2 s | 9.4 s | 9.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.2 s | 11.6 s | 12.0 s | 12.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 13.7 s | 14.1 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 186 km/h 116 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph | 172 km/h 107 mph | 162 km/h 101 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 330 hp 246 kW |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 286 hp 213 kW |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 220 hp 164 kW |
Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp has 110 hp more than Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp: 110 hp (82 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 281 km/h 175 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 267 km/h 166 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 258 km/h 160 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 240 km/h 149 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 Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp: 1.5 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 2) 286 hp and Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 1) 260 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 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 II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 735 km 457 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 735 km 457 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 735 km 457 mi |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 735 km 457 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 330 hp 246 kW | 5.3 s | 281 km/h 175 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 286 hp 213 kW | 5.8 s | 267 km/h 166 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 260 hp 194 kW | 6.1 s | 258 km/h 160 mph |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 220 hp 164 kW | 6.8 s | 240 km/h 149 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp |
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| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 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 II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 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 II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 5.3 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 6.8 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 II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | 131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp | Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 330 hp 246 kW | 286 hp 213 kW | 260 hp 194 kW | 220 hp 164 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.3 s | 5.8 s | 6.1 s | 6.8 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph | 267 km/h 166 mph | 258 km/h 160 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 735 km 457 mi | 735 km 457 mi | 735 km 457 mi | 735 km 457 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 461 L 16.3 cu ft | 461 L 16.3 cu ft | 461 L 16.3 cu ft | 461 L 16.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 154 hp/t 115 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp | Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 2) 286 hp | Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 1) 260 hp | Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year |
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