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Saab 9-3 Convertible

1998 – 2003 Convertible Sweden

Saab built the 9-3 Convertible from 1998 to 2003. All 14 variants use petrol engines, from 131 to 205 hp. The same generation also came as a coupé.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L 4AT FWD (130 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 131 hp 13.0 s 190 4-speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (130 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 131 hp 11.0 s 200 5-speed manual
2.0L 4AT FWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 10.5 s 204 4-speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 8.6 s 210 5-speed manual
2.3L 4AT FWD (150 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 11.0 s 204 4-speed automatic
2.3L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 10.0 s 210 5-speed manual
2.3L Turbo Viggen 5MT FWD (225 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 7.1 s 245 5-speed manual
2.0L 4AT FWD (154 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 154 hp 10.4 s 204 4-speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (154 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 154 hp 8.8 s 210 5-speed manual
2.0L Turbo 4AT FWD (185 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 185 hp 8.5 s 230 4-speed automatic
2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (185 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 185 hp 8.0 s 230 5-speed manual
2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (200 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 200 hp 7.3 s 235 5-speed manual
2.0L Turbo 4AT FWD (205 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 205 hp 9.0 s 235 4-speed automatic
2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (205 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 205 hp 7.3 s 235 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
96 KW @ 5500 RPM131 HP @ 5500 RPM129 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
130 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM176 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3009 lbs (1365 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
96 KW @ 5500 RPM131 HP @ 5500 RPM129 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
130 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM176 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
2954.2 lbs (1340 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3086 lbs (1400 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4101 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3031.3 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4056.5 lbs (1840 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Highway
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
211.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5700 RPM150 HP @ 5700 RPM148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque
155 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM210 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5700 RPM150 HP @ 5700 RPM148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque
155 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM210 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130.48 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3946 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5700 RPM150 HP @ 5700 RPM148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque
155 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM210 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
2943 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km)
Highway
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
113 KW @ 5500 RPM154 HP @ 5500 RPM152 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM219 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3053 lbs (1385 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
113 KW @ 5500 RPM154 HP @ 5500 RPM152 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM219 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
2998.3 lbs (1360 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
136 KW @ 5500 RPM185 HP @ 5500 RPM182 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
194 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM263 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3064 lbs (1390 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4034 lbs (1830 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
136 KW @ 5500 RPM185 HP @ 5500 RPM182 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
194 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM263 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990.4 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
147 KW @ 5500 RPM200 HP @ 5500 RPM197 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
209 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM283 Nm @ 2300 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60VR15

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990.4 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
236 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
151 KW @ 5500 RPM205 HP @ 5500 RPM202 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM280 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50WR16

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3064 lbs (1390 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4034 lbs (1830 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
151 KW @ 5500 RPM205 HP @ 5500 RPM202 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM280 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50WR16

Dimensions

Length
182.3 in (4630 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3009.3 lbs (1365 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990.4 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
236 g/km
Length4,630 mm
Width1,709 mm
Height1,430 mm
Wheelbase2,601 mm
Curb weight1,335 – 1,400 kg
Torque176 – 283 Nm

Ranges across all 14 variants of this generation.