Saab 9-3 1998 2.0 Turbo
SAAB 9-3 1998 2.0 petrol description
Hatchback Saab 9-3 1998 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 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 2.0 Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.
Saab 9-3 1998 2.0 Turbo fuel consumption is 10.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.7 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 620 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 the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real SAAB 9-3 fuel consumption.
SAAB 9-3 safety
During safety testing SAAB 9-3 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of SAAB 9-3 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection SAAB 9-3 got one star.
- Saab 9-3 1998 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 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 9.8 litres per 100 km
- Saab 9-3 2000 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 litres per 100 km or 19 % - 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 2.0 Turbo technical data
Model: | Saab 9-3 2.0 Turbo | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
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) |
Top speed: | 230 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 (combined) 15.7 (urban) 8.0 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km (22 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: | 10.5 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1600 kg |
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All SAAB 9-3 hatchback [1998 - 2002] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Saab 9-3 1998 2.0
Jan 1998 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1998 2.0 Jan 1998 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 2000 2.0 T
Sep 2000 — Sep 2002 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 2000 2.0 T Sep 2000 — Sep 2002 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1998 2.0 T
Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 154 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1998 2.0 T Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 154 HP | 10.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1998 2.0 Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 2000 2.0 Turbo
Sep 2000 — Sep 2002 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1998 2.0 Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 10.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 2000 2.0 Turbo Sep 2000 — Sep 2002 | 2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1998 2.0 Turbo Sep 1998 — Sep 1999 | 2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1999 2.0 Turbo Sep 1999 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 205 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1999 2.0 Turbo Sep 1999 — Sep 2002 | 2.0 Petrol | 205 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1999 2.0 Turbo Sep 1999 — Sep 2002 | 2.0 Petrol | 205 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1998 2.2 TiD | 2.2 Diesel | 115 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1998 2.3 Jan 1998 — Sep 1998 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-3 1998 2.3 Jan 1998 — Sep 1998 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9-3 1999 2.3 Viggen
Jun 1999 — Sep 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds |
2.3 Petrol | 225 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |