2003-2007 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.

2003-2007 Saab 9-3 Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door convertible (2003)	4-door sedan

Wheelbase, in.	102.6	105.3

Overall Length, in.	182.3	182.5

Overall Width, in.	67.4	69.0

Overall Height, in.	56.0	56.8

Curb Weight, lbs.	3200	3175

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	12.5	14.8

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	17.0	16.4

Seating Capacity	4	5

Front Head Room, in.	38.9	38.9

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	42.3	42.3

Rear Head Room, in.	37.9	37.0

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	33.0	35.1

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

Powertrain Options and Availability

Two turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines have been available under 9-3 hoods. A 175-horsepower version went into the Linear edition, with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Vector/Aero and Arc models got a 210-hp four-cylinder, with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. In 2003, the carryover 9-3 convertible used a 205-hp engine, with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. For 2006, a turbocharged V6 was added and made available on Aero models.

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

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.0 / 121	175	195	5-speed manual: 22/31	5-speed manual: --

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.0 / 121	210	221	5-speed manual: -- 6-speed manual: 22/31 5-speed automatic: 21/30	5-speed manual: -- 6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: --

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.0 / 121	205	207	5-speed manual: 23/33 4-speed automatic: 21/29	5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: --

Turbocharged dohc V6	170.0 / 2.8	250	258	6-speed manual: 18/28 6-speed automatic: 17/28	6-speed manual: -- 6-speed automatic: --

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, Austria

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

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