General information
BrandSaab
Model 9-3
Generation 9-3 I
Modification (Engine) 2.0 i T (185 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2002 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.2 l/100 km 16.56 US mpg19.89 UK mpg7.04 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg38.7 UK mpg13.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 8.1 sec
Maximum speed 230 km/h 142.92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.5 kg/Hp, 134.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 190.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 185 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 93.2 Hp/l
Torque 263 Nm @ 2100 rpm. 193.98 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code B204L
Engine displacement 1985 cm3 121.13 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 90 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke 78 mm 3.07 in.
Compression ratio 9.2
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Coolant 8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1380 kg 3042.38 lbs.
Max. weight 1770 kg 3902.18 lbs.
Max load 390 kg 859.8 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 494 l 17.45 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1314 l 46.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4629 mm 182.24 in.
Width 1711 mm 67.36 in.
Height 1428 mm 56.22 in.
Wheelbase 2605 mm 102.56 in.
Front track 1452 mm 57.17 in.
Rear (Back) track 1442 mm 56.77 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/50 R16
Wheel rims size16