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2008 Saab 9-3
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2008 Saab 9-3
MSRP $35,950 - $60,490
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2008 Volkswagen GTI
MSRP $27,975 - $30,375
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas L4 Gas V6
Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/121 2.8L/170
2.0L/121
Fuel System
HO Turbocharged Turbocharged Hi-Feature
Turbocharged FSI
Horsepower
210 hp @ 5500 rpm 255 hp @ 5500 rpm 280 hp @ 5000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
Torque
221 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 295 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission 6-speed Sentronic automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission-inc: electronic limited slip rear differential
6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, launch control, OD 3-spoke padded leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio, trip computer controls, transmission paddle shifters on both sides of steering wheel 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.7 - 14.5 L/100 km
9.3 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.9 - 8.3 L/100 km
6.8 - 6.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.9 - 14.5 L/100 km
6.8 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
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
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
5
Front Head Room
968 - 988 mm
998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,052 - 1,074 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,420 - 1,430 mm
1,389 - 1,392 mm
Rear Head Room
940 mm
978 mm
Rear Leg Room
820 - 892 mm
897 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,135 - 1,400 mm
1,346 - 1,387 mm
Trunk Volume
351 - 425 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,675 mm
2,578 mm
Length, Overall
4,646 - 4,653 mm
4,209 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,753 - 1,763 mm
1,760 mm
Height, Overall
1,438 - 1,496 mm
1,483 mm
Min Ground Clearance
150 - 155 mm
142 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,461 - 1,733 kg
1,406 - 1,457 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/45R17 P215/55R16 P225/50R17 P235/45R18
P225/40HR18 225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/45R17 P215/55R16 P225/50R17 P235/45R18
P225/40HR18 225/45HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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