1999-2002 Saab 9-3 Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Detailed safety information for this generation Saab 9-3 include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Saab 9-3include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

1999-2002 Saab 9-3 Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door convertible	2-door hatchback	4-door hatchback

Wheelbase, in.	102.6	102.6	102.6

Overall Length, in.	182.2	182.2	182.2

Overall Width, in.	67.4	67.4	67.4

Overall Height, in.	56.0	56.2	56.2

Curb Weight, lbs.	3140	2990	3040

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	28.3	46.0	46.0

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	16.9	16.9	16.9

Seating Capacity	4	5	5

Front Head Room, in.	38.9	39.3	39.3

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	42.3	42.3	42.3

Rear Head Room, in.	37.9	37.9	37.9

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	33.0	34.1	34.1

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

Base engine was a 185-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, while the SE got a High Output 200-horsepower version (205 hp in 2000). Viggens benefited from a 2.3-liter turbo four that produced 225-230 hp. Viggens came only with 5-speed manual shift, but other models could have an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The 185-hp 4 cyl was gone from the lineup for 2002.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.0 / 121	185	194	5-speed manual: 19/27 4-speed automatic: 19/25	5-speed manual: 19.4 4-speed automatic: --

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.0 / 121	200-205	209	5-speed manual: 20/27	5-speed manual: 21.3

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.3 / 140	225-230	258	5-speed manual: 19/28	5-speed manual: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: Sweden

Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive

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