Compare Saab 9-3 II facelift vs Saab 9-5 facelift 2 vs Saab 9-5 II

Variants
1.8t Biopower
1.8t Biopower AT
1.9 TTiD
1.9 TTiD AT
2.0t Biopower
2.0t Biopower AT
2.8T V6
2.8T V6 AT
1.9 TiD
1.9 TiD AT
2.0t
2.0t AT
Aero
Aero AT
2.3t
2.3t AT
2.3T
2.3T AT
2.0T
2.0T AT
2.8T XWD AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
513 L / 18.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
7.4 L / 7.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
455 kg / 1003 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 308 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc, 286 mm
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Helical spring
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1466 mm / 57.7 in
1448 mm / 57.0 in
1466 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4635 mm / 182.5 in
4836 mm / 190.4 in
5009 mm / 197.2 in
Size | Width
1762 mm / 69.4 in
1792 mm / 70.6 in | 2070 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
2113 mm / 83.2 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight
1885.0 kg / 4155.7 lbs
Wheelbase
2675 mm / 105.3 in
2703 mm / 106.4 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
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.5:1
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
25%
26%
35%
Pros
  • Very elegant yet sporty design
  • Good level of reliability
  • Improved suspension setup
  • Engine uprated
  • Styling ahead of its time
  • Good fit and finish
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good appointments inside
Cons
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No styling improvement
  • Discontinuation of V8
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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