SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 60 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 90 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
8.8
The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 330 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.46 m
SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but higher. SAAB 9-3 is 19 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 5 cm higher.
