SAAB 9-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
7.6
SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 60 litres more fuel.
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.66 m
Width:
2.04 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.42 m
SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 21 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
351 litres
405 litres
Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 54 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159.