1998-2003 9-3 OverviewSaab 9-3 Overview (1998 - 2003)
1998 - 2003
Tech Specs Summary
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- 124 - 155 mph
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- 6.8 - 11.0 seconds
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- 113 - 227 hp
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- 24.5 - 38 mpg
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- 3,020 - 3,439 lbs
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- 17.4 - 46.4 ft3 (Coupé)
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- 10.4 - 13.3 ft3 (Convertible)
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- 17.4 - 46.4 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Saab 9-3 was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab between 1998 - 2003. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a coupé, convertible or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 113 hp 2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 227 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 9-3 is the Saab 9-3 Coupé Viggen which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 227 hp and a power/weight ratio of 13.56 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Saab 9-3 Coupé 2.0t is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 444 miles and can store 17.4-46.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
