Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo
SAAB 9-3 1998 2.0 petrol description
Cabrio Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo has been produced from January, 1998 to September, 1999. It has petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 185 horsepower on 5750 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and Aisin AW50-40LE automatic gearbox with 4 gears. With proper servicing, Aisin AW50-40LE gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 300,000 km.
For cars with engines up to 2.0 litres, the gearbox is long-lasting and reliable, while larger engines tend to have problems with this gearbox.
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 16 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 68 litres or 17.97 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this SAAB is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real SAAB 9-3 fuel consumption.
- Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 8 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 9.8 litres per 100 km
- Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 8 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 2.2 litres per 100 km or 20 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.5 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km

Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo technical data
Model: | Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo | ||
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Body style: | Cabrio | ||
Production period: | 1998. January ... 1999. September | ||
Engine: | 1985 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | 253 g/km |
Power: | 185 HP ON 5750 RPM | Torque: | 230 NM ON 2000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 (combined) 16.0 (urban) 8.0 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km (19.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres (18 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.63m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 1830 kg |
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All SAAB 9-3 cabrio [1998 - 2003] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Jan 1998 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Jan 1998 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 T
Sep 2000 — Nov 2003 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 T Sep 2000 — Nov 2003 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 T Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 154 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 T Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 154 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo
Sep 2000 — Nov 2003 Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Sep 2000 — Nov 2003 | 2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Sep 1998 — Sep 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1999 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Sep 1999 — Nov 2003 | 2.0 Petrol | 205 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1999 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Sep 1999 — Nov 2003 | 2.0 Petrol | 205 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.3 Jan 1998 — Sep 1998 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.3 Jan 1998 — Sep 1998 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1999 2.3 Cabriolet Viggen
Jun 1999 — Sep 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds |
2.3 Petrol | 225 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |