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Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower · Stage 3vsSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower · Stage 2vsSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower · Stage 1vsSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011

2.0t BioPower (Stage 3)

330 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2011
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011

2.0t BioPower (Stage 2)

286 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2011
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011

2.0t BioPower (Stage 1)

260 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2011
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Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin · Facelift 2011

2.0t BioPower

220 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2011

Comparison overview

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Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Largest trunk
    461 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
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
+41 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+27 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+18 km/h
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 2) 286 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 1) 260 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 2) 286 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 1) 260 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp5,300 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp5,300 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp5,300 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp5,300 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
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
Drag race simulation
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

Power comparison

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

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

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 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.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / 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 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

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 II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
461 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
461 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hp
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
461 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
461 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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 II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
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
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
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
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Saab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
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.

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 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

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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 3)330 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 2)286 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower (Stage 1)260 hpSaab9-3 Sedan II GriffinFacelift 20112.0t BioPower220 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
461 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
461 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
461 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
461 L
16.3 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
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

Fuel cost and annual usage

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

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

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 2) 286 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 1) 260 hpSaab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower 220 hp
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saab 9-3 Sedan II Griffin Facelift 2011 2.0t BioPower (Stage 3) 330 hp

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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

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