SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 70 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 70 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
10.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.4 l/100km
10.4 l/100km
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
550 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 19 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
500 litres
SAAB 9-5 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 75 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-5.
