SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 20 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 38 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.1
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
68 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway
1000 km on highway
SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
SAAB 9000 is larger, but slightly lower. SAAB 9000 is 13 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 7 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.5 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.