SAAB 9-3 2008 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 2008 engine produces 30 HP more power than SAAB 9-3 2005, whereas torque is 50 NM more than SAAB 9-3 2005. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.4
The SAAB 9-3 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 2008 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 2008 could require 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
58 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
550 km in combined cycle
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.65 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.49 m
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 2008 and SAAB 9-3 2005 are practically the same length.