Alfa Romeo 166 (2003 – 2007) vs Saab 9-3 Convertible (2003 – 2009): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 7.4 s. The Alfa Romeo 166 has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 240 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,650 kg. At 4,719 mm, the Alfa Romeo 166 is 83 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 Convertible.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
166
2003 – 2007
|
Saab
9-3 Convertible
2003 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 241 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 181 – 385 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 9.9 s | 7.1 – 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 210 – 245 km/h | 235 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 13.0 L/100 km | 10.6 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,636 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,540 kg | 1,650 – 1,675 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.