SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
8.7
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 Alfa Romeo 159, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.66 m
Width:
2.04 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.42 m
SAAB 9-3 is 1 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 21 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
351 litres
405 litres
Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 54 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159.
