Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 Turbo

SAAB 9-3 2002 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 Turbo has been produced from January, 2003 to August, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 210 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull SAAB 9-3 2002 - 2007 version and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and MHI TD0411TK turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 400 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This SAAB 9-3 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.

Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 Turbo fuel consumption is 9.5 litres per 100km (10.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this SAAB real everyday fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real SAAB 9-3 fuel consumption.

SAAB 9-3 safety

During safety testing SAAB 9-3 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of SAAB 9-3 is evaluated with five stars, and for pedestrian protection SAAB 9-3 got one star.

With the same engine there are also two other SAAB 9-3 versions - with manual gearbox (Saab 9-3 2003 2.0 Turbo MT), and with manual gearbox (Saab 9-3 2003 2.0 Turbo MT) available:
  • Saab 9-3 2003 2.0 Turbo MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 7.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km
  • Saab 9-3 2003 2.0 Turbo MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 7.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 8.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km
SAAB 9-3 2002

Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 Turbo technical data

Model: Saab 9-3 2.0 Turbo
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. August 
Engine: 1988 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 210 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 300 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 230 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.5 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 10 l/100km (23.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.64m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Gross weight: 1600 kg

Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 Turbo engine B207R

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 Turbo oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.7 litres (6 quarts)
Power 210 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 300 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 10 years

All SAAB 9-3 sedan [2002 - 2007] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Saab 9-3 2003 1.8i Nov 2003 — Sep 2007

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 122 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2004 1.9 TiD Nov 2004 — Sep 2007

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 120 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Saab 9-3 2004 1.9 TiD Nov 2004 — Sep 2007

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Saab 9-3 2004 1.9 TiD Nov 2004 — Sep 2007

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 1.8t 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 1.8t 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-3 2002 2.0t Sep 2002 — Jul 2006 2.0 Petrol 175 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2002 2.0t 2.0 Petrol 175 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-3 2003 2.0 Turbo Jan 2003 — Aug 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds

2.0 Petrol 210 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2003 2.0 Turbo Jan 2003 — Aug 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds

2.0 Petrol 210 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Saab 9-3 2003 2.0 Turbo Jan 2003 — Aug 2005 2.0 Petrol 210 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-3 2002 2.0 2.2 TiD Sep 2002 — Sep 2004 2.0 Diesel 125 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2003 2.0 2.2 TiD Sep 2003 — Sep 2004 2.0 Diesel 125 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6)
SAAB 9-3 2002 reviews
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