Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0

SAAB 9-3 1998 2.0 petrol description

Coupe Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 has been produced from January, 1998 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 130 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 177 Nm (Newton metres) on 4300 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This SAAB 9-3 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 68 litres or 17.97 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 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.

With the same engine there is also SAAB 9-3 version with automatic gearbox (Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 13 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 10.1 litres per 100 km.
SAAB 9-3 1998

Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 technical data

Model: Saab 9-3 Coupe 2.0
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1998. January ... 2000. September 
Engine: 1985 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 217 g/km
Power: 130 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 177 NM ON 4300 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.1 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100km (25.8 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

Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 engine B204i

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1985 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 90 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 130 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 177 NM ON 4300 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on SAAB 9000 SAAB 900

All SAAB 9-3 coupe [1998 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 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 Coupe 2.0 Jan 1998 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 130 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 2000 Coupe 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 Coupe 2.0 T Sep 2000 — Sep 2002 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 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 Coupe 2.0 T Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 154 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 1999 2.0 Petrol 185 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2000 Coupe 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 Coupe 2.0 Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 1999 2.0 Petrol 185 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 2000 Coupe 2.0 Turbo Sep 2000 — Sep 2002 2.0 Petrol 185 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.0 Turbo Sep 1998 — Sep 1999 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1999 Coupe 2.0 Turbo Sep 1999 — Sep 2002 2.0 Petrol 205 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1999 Coupe 2.0 Turbo Sep 1999 — Sep 2002 2.0 Petrol 205 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.2 TiD 2.2 Diesel 115 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.3 Jan 1998 — Sep 1998 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1998 Coupe 2.3 Jan 1998 — Sep 1998 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1999 2.3 Coupe Viggen Sep 1999 — Sep 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

2.3 Petrol 225 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5)
SAAB 9-3 1998 reviews
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