SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 55 HP more power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 65 NM more than SAAB 9000. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
9.9
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
64 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
840 km on highway
SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.76 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-3 is 13 cm shorter than the SAAB 9000, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
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Turning diameter:
10.5 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the SAAB 9000, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
