Compare Saab 9-3 II vs Audi A6 C6 vs Saab 9-5 II

Variants
1.8i
1.9 TiD 120PS
1.9 TiD 150PS
2.0t 150PS
2.0t 150PS AT
2.0t 175PS
2.0t 175PS AT
2.0T 210PS
2.0T 210PS AT
2.2 TiD
2.8T V6
2.8T V6 AT
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI CVT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI CVT
2.4
2.4 CVT
2.4 quattro
2.7 TDI 180PS
2.7 TDI 180PS CVT
2.7 TDI 180PS quattro AT
2.8 FSI
2.8 FSI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.0 TDI quattro DPF
3.0 TDI quattro DPF AT
3.2 FSI
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI quattro
3.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
2.0T
2.0T AT
2.8T XWD AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
546 L / 19.3 cu-ft
513 L / 18.1 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
580 kg / 1279 lbs
455 kg / 1003 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Helical spring
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
GM Epsilon II LWB

Dimensions

Size | Height
1466 mm / 57.7 in
1459 mm / 57.4 in
1466 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4635 mm / 182.5 in
4916 mm / 193.5 in
5009 mm / 197.2 in
Size | Width
1762 mm / 69.4 in
1855 mm / 73.0 in
2113 mm / 83.2 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
1618.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight
1885.0 kg / 4155.7 lbs
Wheelbase
2675 mm / 105.3 in
2843 mm / 111.9 in
2837 mm / 111.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Fuel Economy
13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity
2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
24%
62%
35%
Pros
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Decently-powered engines
  • New ZF 6HP transmission for AWD models
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Nice interior appointments
  • Styling ahead of its time
  • Good fit and finish
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good appointments inside
Cons
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Start of Audi's hellish CVT era
  • Carbon build-up issues for FSI engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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