Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Saab 9-3 II?

2005–2011 vs 2002–2012 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Boot: 159 939 (159) 445 l, 9-3 II 425 l.
Lowest consumption: 159 939 (159) 5.2 l/100 km, 9-3 II 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: 159 939 (159) 110–191 kW, 9-3 II 110–154 kW.
Standard equipment: 159 939 (159) 32 items (Progression), 9-3 II 24 items (Linear).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159)2005–2011 · 5 engines · Progression, Distinctive, Ti, TurismoSpecifications →Listings →

Saab 9-3 II2002–2012 · 6 engines · Linear, Vector, AeroSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159)2005–2011no listings	Saab 9-3 II2002–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,660 mm	Length4,635 mm–4,654 mm
Width	Width1,828 mm	Width1,762 mm
Height	Height1,417 mm–1,422 mm	Height1,466 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,675 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume405 l–445 l	Trunk volume419 l–425 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,745 kg	Curb weight1,410 kg–1,575 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2002–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines6
Power	Power110–191 kW (150–260 hp)	Power110–154 kW (150–209 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–3.2	Displacement (l)1.9–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 2.0 JTDm 170	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.9 TiD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.2 JTS V6 Q4	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0T
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsProgression · Linear
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Progression	Items in the base trim24 · Linear
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Ti	Items in the top trim25 · Vector
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Saab 9-3 II?

Length: Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) 4,660 mm, Saab 9-3 II 4,654 mm (a 6 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,675 mm. Boot: 445 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Saab 9-3 II?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) uses 5.2 l/100 km (2.0 JTDm 170); the most frugal Saab 9-3 II 5.8 l/100 km (1.9 TiD).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Saab 9-3 II?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) makes 191 kW (260 hp) (3.2 JTS V6 Q4); the strongest Saab 9-3 II 154 kW (209 hp) (2.0T).

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