SAAB 9-3 engine produces 10 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 10 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite less power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
8.9
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
840 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.
