SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 25 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 55 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
6.5
The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
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.