Opel Signum (2003 – 2005) vs Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 211 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 237 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,340 kg against 1,405 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Signum
2003 – 2005
|
Saab
9-3 Sport Sedan
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 9 | 15 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 211 hp | 120 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 370 Nm | 167 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 14.0 s | 6.7 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 237 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 10.1 L/100 km | 5.7 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,640 – 4,641 mm | 4,636 mm |
| Width | 1,800 – 1,801 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,470 – 1,471 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,405 – 15,920 kg | 1,340 – 1,530 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.