Compare Saab 9-3 II vs DS 9 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
225 PS
225 PS E-TENSE
250 PS E-TENSE
360 PS E-TENSE 4x4
2.0T
2.0T AT
2.8T XWD AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
510 L / 18.0 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
455 kg / 1003 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Helical spring
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
GM Epsilon II LWB

Dimensions

Size | Height
1466 mm / 57.7 in
1466 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4635 mm / 182.5 in
4934 mm / 194.3 in
5009 mm / 197.2 in
Size | Width
1762 mm / 69.4 in
2113 mm / 83.2 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1584.0 mm / 62.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
1566.0 mm / 61.7 in
Weight
1885.0 kg / 4155.7 lbs
Wheelbase
2675 mm / 105.3 in
2895 mm / 114.0 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
Engine
EP6FDT
Engine | Bore
77.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
9.5:1
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
24%
57%
35%
Pros
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Decently-powered engines
  • Low official fuel consumption for lower tax
  • Rather good interior
  • Styling ahead of its time
  • Good fit and finish
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good appointments inside
Cons
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Only available with a tiny engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bland styling
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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