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2002 Saab 9-3
2003 Saab 9-3

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2002 Saab 9-3
MSRP $32,000 - $65,000
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2003 Saab 9-3
MSRP $34,900 - $55,400
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas L4
Displacement
2.0L/121 2.3L/140
2.0L/121
Fuel System
Turbo Charged EFI HO Turbo Charged EFI
HO Turbocharged MFI Turbocharged MFI HO Turbocharged
Horsepower
185 hp @ 5750 rpm 185 hp @ 5500 rpm 205 hp @ 5750 rpm 205 hp @ 5500 rpm 230 hp @ 5500 rpm
210 hp @ 5500 rpm 175 hp @ 5500 rpm 205 hp @ 5750 rpm 205 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
184 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm 194 ft-lb @ 2100 rpm 209 ft-lb @ 2200 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm
221 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm 195 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm 209 ft-lb @ 2200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/3-shift modes 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission w/steering wheel control 4-speed automatic transmission w/3-shift modes
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.2 - 12.2 L/100 km
10.4 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 7.8 L/100 km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 12.2 L/100 km
6.9 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
75.0 L
63.0 - 68.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
991 - 998 mm
988 mm
Front Leg Room
1,074 mm
1,054 - 1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,331 mm
1,331 - 1,415 mm
Rear Head Room
963 mm
940 - 963 mm
Rear Leg Room
838 - 866 mm
838 - 892 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,062 - 1,336 mm
1,336 - 1,402 mm
Trunk Volume
354 - 614 L
354 - 428 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,606 mm
2,606 - 2,675 mm
Length, Overall
4,628 - 4,630 mm
4,633 - 4,636 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,712 mm
N/A
Height, Overall
1,422 - 1,427 mm
1,425 - 1,466 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,355 - 1,474 kg
1,450 - 1,475 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/60VR15 215/45R17 P205/50WR16 P215/45WR17
TBD P215/55VR16 P195/60VR15 P215/50R17 P205/55WR16
Rear Tire Size
P195/60VR15 P215/45R17 P205/50WR16 P215/45WR17
TBD P215/55VR16 P195/60VR15 P215/50R17 P205/55WR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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