Saab 9-3 (YS3D) Convertible (1998-2002)

53% Neofiliac
Keywords: compact-executiveconvertibledohcfwdmacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionmulti-linksaabturbocharged

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Product Overview

Saab 9-3 (chassis code YS3D) Convertible is a compact executive convertible in production from 1998 to 2002. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 2.0 to 2.3 liters.
Based on the 5-door liftback Saab 9-3 sedan, the convertible is rather much more elegant. Though it is not a coveted vehicle, its simplicity and overall good styling have made it a good choice for a casual fun car.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 53% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Overall good styling
  • Decent reliability
  • Easy and cheap to fix
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

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Specifications

2.0T 1852.0T 2052.3i 150 AT2.3T 2302.3i 150

Capacity

Cargo Capacity295 L / 10.4 cu-ft ~ 378 L / 13.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers4
Payload410 kg / 904 lbs410 kg / 904 lbs410 kg / 904 lbs380 kg / 838 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/50 ZR16205/50 R16195/65 VR16215/45 R17195/60 R15

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1423 mm / 56.0 in1423 mm / 56.0 in1440 mm / 56.7 in1423 mm / 56.0 in1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length4629 mm / 182.2 in
Size | Width1711 mm / 67.4 in
Track Width | Front1452.0 mm / 57.2 in
Track Width | Rear1442.0 mm / 56.8 in
Weight1400.0 kg / 3086.5 lbs1400.0 kg / 3086.5 lbs1600.0 kg / 3527.4 lbs1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1400.0 kg / 3086.5 lbs
Wheel Size6.5J x 1616 in16 in17 in15 in
Wheelbase2605 mm / 102.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.0 sec7.3 sec11.0 sec6.8 sec10.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph7.6 sec6.9 sec10.5 sec6.5 sec9.5 sec
Fuel Economy13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)14.8 L/100km / 15.9 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway)13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
EngineB204EB205EB234iB235RB234i
Engine | Bore90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio8.8:18.8:110.5:19.3:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1985.0 cc2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1985.0 cc2.3 L / 139.7 cu-in / 2290.0 cc2.3 L / 139.7 cu-in / 2290.0 cc2.3 L / 139.7 cu-in / 2290.0 cc
Engine | Power185.0 hp / 138.0 kW @ 5500 rpm205.0 hp / 152.9 kW @ 5500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5700 rpm230.0 hp / 171.5 kW @ 5500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output93.2 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in103.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in65.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in100.4 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in65.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque263 Nm / 194.0 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomaticManualManual

Production

Availability1998 ~ 20022000 ~ 20021998 ~ 20002000 ~ 20011998 ~ 2000

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