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Lexus IS XE10 or Saab 9-3 II?

1999–2005 vs 2002–2012 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

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Lexus IS XE101999–2005 · 7 engines · S, Sport, SE, Limited EditionSpecifications →Listings →
Saab 9-3 II2002–2012 · 6 engines · Linear, Vector, AeroSpecifications →Listings →
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Lexus IS XE101999–2005no listings
Saab 9-3 II2002–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,400 mmLength4,635 mm–4,654 mm
Width1,720 mm–1,725 mmWidth1,762 mm
Height1,420 mm–1,440 mmHeight1,466 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mmWheelbase2,675 mm
Ground clearance140 mm–145 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume310 l–400 lTrunk volume419 l–425 l
Curb weight1,365 kg–1,540 kgCurb weight1,410 kg–1,575 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years1999–2005Production years2002–2012
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines7Number of engines6
Power114–160 kW (155–218 hp)Power110–154 kW (150–209 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–3.0Displacement (l)1.9–2.0
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · IS 200Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.9 TiD
Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · IS 300Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0T
Top speed230 km/hTop speed235 km/h
Trim levelsS · Linear
Items in the base trim20 · SItems in the base trim24 · Linear
Items in the top trim30 · SportItems in the top trim25 · Vector
Equipment · Comfort5 · 7
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone✓Climate Control, 1-zone—
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus IS XE10 or Saab 9-3 II?

Length: Saab 9-3 II 4,654 mm, Lexus IS XE10 4,400 mm (a 254 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,675 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 425 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus IS XE10 or Saab 9-3 II?

The most frugal Lexus IS XE10 uses 9.3 l/100 km (IS 200); the most frugal Saab 9-3 II 5.8 l/100 km (1.9 TiD).

Which is more powerful — Lexus IS XE10 or Saab 9-3 II?

The strongest Lexus IS XE10 makes 160 kW (218 hp) (IS 300); the strongest Saab 9-3 II 154 kW (209 hp) (2.0T).

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