The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9-3 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
SAAB 9-3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, SAAB 9-3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
SAAB 9-3 is 16 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
440 litres
Turning diameter:
10.5 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means SAAB 9-3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
