Saab 9-3 II (YS3F) Sedan (2002-2008)
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Saab 9-3 II (chassis code YS3F) is a compact executive sedan in production from 2002 to 2008, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 1.8 to 2.8 liters.
Released a few years after the introduction of the 9-5 (YS3E), the Gen2 9-3 had an improved exterior design. While the vehicle was notably smaller, from many angles it looks even better. Still, the 9-3 II has a similar suspension setup to that found in the 9-5.
Engine-wise, Saab was pulling a full range of GM motors into the 9-3, now that it was firmly within GM's corporation structure.
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Pros
- Gorgeous exterior design
- Decently-powered engines
Cons
- Basic suspension setup
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Specifications
| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 425 L / 15.0 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 6.8 L / 7.2 qt | 6.8 L / 7.2 qt | 6.8 L / 7.2 qt | 6.8 L / 7.2 qt | 6.8 L / 7.2 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 9.6 L / 10.1 qt | 9.6 L / 10.1 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 6.0 L / 6.3 qt | 6.0 L / 6.3 qt | 6.0 L / 6.3 qt | 6.0 L / 6.3 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 6.0 L / 6.3 qt | 6.0 L / 6.3 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 62.0 L / 16.4 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Payload | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | 535 kg / 1179 lbs | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | 470 kg / 1036 lbs | 470 kg / 1036 lbs | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | 410 kg / 904 lbs | 505 kg / 1113 lbs | 505 kg / 1113 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Helical spring | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 215/65 R15 | 215/60 R15 | 215/60 R15 | 215/60 R15 | 215/60 R15 | 215/55 R16 | 215/55 R16 | 215/55 R15 | 215/55 R15 | 215/60 R15 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1466 mm / 57.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4635 mm / 182.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1762 mm / 69.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1524.0 mm / 60.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1506.0 mm / 59.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1380.0 kg / 3042.4 lbs | 1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs | 1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs | 1440.0 kg / 3174.7 lbs | 1440.0 kg / 3174.7 lbs | 1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs | 1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs | 1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs | 1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs | 1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs | 1555.0 kg / 3428.2 lbs | 1555.0 kg / 3428.2 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 16 in | 16 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 17 in | 17 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2675 mm / 105.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 11.5 sec | 11.5 sec | 9.5 sec | 9.5 sec | 10.7 sec | 8.5 sec | 9.7 sec | 7.5 sec | 9.0 sec | 11.0 sec | 6.9 sec | 7.9 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 10.9 sec | 10.9 sec | 9.0 sec | 9.0 sec | 10.2 sec | 8.1 sec | 9.2 sec | 7.1 sec | 8.6 sec | 10.5 sec | 6.6 sec | 7.5 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (combined) | 14.0 L/100km / 16.8 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway) | 15.4 L/100km / 15.3 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway) | 16.9 L/100km / 13.9 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph | 210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph | 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph | 235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 245.0 km/h / 152.2 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Ecotec Z18XE | Z19DT | Z19DTH | Ecotec B207L | Ecotec B207L | Ecotec B207L | Ecotec B207L | D223L | B284R | B284R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 80.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.0 mm / 3.2 in | 82.0 mm / 3.2 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.8 L / 109.7 cu-in / 1797.0 cc | 1.9 L / 116.6 cu-in / 1910.0 cc | 1.9 L / 116.6 cu-in / 1910.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.2 L / 132.5 cu-in / 2171.0 cc | 2.8 L / 170.4 cu-in / 2792.0 cc | 2.8 L / 170.4 cu-in / 2792.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 5800 rpm | 120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 4000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5500 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5500 rpm | 175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 5500 rpm | 175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 5500 rpm | 210.0 hp / 156.6 kW @ 5500 rpm | 210.0 hp / 156.6 kW @ 5500 rpm | 125.0 hp / 93.2 kW @ 4300 rpm | 250.0 hp / 186.4 kW @ 5500 rpm | 250.0 hp / 186.4 kW @ 5500 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 67.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 62.8 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 78.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 87.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 87.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 105.1 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 105.1 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 57.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 89.5 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 89.5 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 88.5 mm / 3.5 in | 90.4 mm / 3.6 in | 90.4 mm / 3.6 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 98.0 mm / 3.9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 167 Nm / 123.2 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 265 Nm / 195.5 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 265 Nm / 195.5 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V engine | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V engine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2005 ~ 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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