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Saab 9-3 I or Saab 9-3 II?

1998–2003 vs 2002–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Sedan/Wagon

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Saab 9-3 I1998–2003 · 6 engines · S, SE, Aero, ViggenSpecifications →Listings →
Saab 9-3 II2002–2012 · 6 engines · Linear, Vector, AeroSpecifications →Listings →
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Saab 9-3 I1998–2003no listings
Saab 9-3 II2002–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,629 mmLength4,635 mm–4,654 mm
Width1,711 mmWidth1,762 mm
Height1,428 mmHeight1,466 mm
Wheelbase2,605 mmWheelbase2,675 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–135 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume425 lTrunk volume419 l–425 l
Curb weight1,310 kg–1,395 kgCurb weight1,410 kg–1,575 kg
Fuel tank68 lFuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years1998–2003Production years2002–2012
Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-doorBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines6Number of engines6
Power85–169 kW (116–230 hp)Power110–154 kW (150–209 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–2.3Displacement (l)1.9–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.2 TiDLowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.9 TiD
Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.3T ViggenBest 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0T
Top speed250 km/hTop speed235 km/h
Trim levelsS · Linear
Items in the base trim20 · SItems in the base trim24 · Linear
Items in the top trim24 · SEItems in the top trim25 · Vector
Equipment · Comfort4 · 7
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
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-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Heated Front Seats✓Heated Front Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights✓Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety4 · 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 · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Saab 9-3 I or Saab 9-3 II?

Length: Saab 9-3 II 4,654 mm, Saab 9-3 I 4,629 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,675 vs 2,605 mm. Boot: 425 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Saab 9-3 I or Saab 9-3 II?

The most frugal Saab 9-3 I uses 5.9 l/100 km (2.2 TiD); the most frugal Saab 9-3 II 5.8 l/100 km (1.9 TiD).

Which is more powerful — Saab 9-3 I or Saab 9-3 II?

The strongest Saab 9-3 I makes 169 kW (230 hp) (2.3T Viggen); the strongest Saab 9-3 II 154 kW (209 hp) (2.0T).

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