Autoknowtive
Saab 9-3
Saab built the 9-3 in 1998–2012. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible to the 2005 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. Body styles here: Convertible and Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1998–2012
- Brand from
- Sweden
- Body styles
- Convertible and Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 4 cars
How it changed
Power went from 205 hp in the 1999 9-3 Convertible to 125 hp in the 2005 9-3 Sport Sedan. It got heavier along the way: 1,410 kg for the 1999 car, 1,480 kg for the 2005. The most powerful here is the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible at 205 hp (153 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible, in 7.3 s.
Every 9-3 in the catalog
1999 Saab 9-3 Coupe
2005 Saab 9-3 Convertible
2005 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 9-3 Convertible | 205 hp (153 kW) | 207 lb-ft (281 Nm) | 7.3 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 1,410 kg (3,109 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 1999 9-3 Coupe | 116 hp (87 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 10.9 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | 1,345 kg (2,965 lb) | 2.2 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 2005 9-3 Convertible | 150 hp (112 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 10.2 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | 1,655 kg (3,649 lb) | 1.9 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 22 mpg |
| 2005 9-3 Sport Sedan | 125 hp (93 kW) | 207 lb-ft (281 Nm) | 11.0 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | 1,480 kg (3,263 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 23 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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