SAAB 9-3 2008 vs SAAB 9-3 2005

	SAAB 9-3 2008 - 2010	SAAB 9-3 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.8 Petrol	2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:	280 HP	250 HP
Torque:	400 NM	350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.5 seconds	6.9 seconds
	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
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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.
Trunk capacity:	no data	419 litres
Turning diameter:	no data	10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`120	1`600

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	high	high
Average price (€):	2800	1400
Rating in user reviews:	9.5/10	8.5/10
Pros and Cons:	SAAB 9-3 has more power more dynamic has 4x4 drive higher ratings in user reviews	SAAB 9-3 has lower fuel consumption lower price
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SAAB 9-3 2008 vs SAAB 9-3 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions