1999-2002 Saab 9-3: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Saab 9-3 include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
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 |
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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 | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| 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: -- |
| 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: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Sweden
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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