SAAB 9-3 and SAAB 9-5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5.
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.84 m
Width:
2.04 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.45 m
SAAB 9-3 is 19 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 25 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
351 litres
500 litres
SAAB 9-5 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 149 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-5.