2003-2008 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 (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 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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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. 2008's new Turbo X trim level marked the debut of all-wheel drive for the 9-3.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
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: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Sweden, Austria
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front- or all-wheel drive
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