Peugeot 308 SW (2014 – 2017) vs Saab 9-3 Aero (2014): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Aero is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 205 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. The Peugeot 308 SW uses less fuel, from 3.2 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,580 kg. At 4,669 mm, the Saab 9-3 Aero is 84 mm longer than the Peugeot 308 SW.
| Specification |
Peugeot
308 SW
2014 – 2017
|
Saab
9-3 Aero
2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2017 | 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 92 – 205 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 13.5 s | 6.9 – 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 235 km/h | 235 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.2 – 5.8 L/100 km | 7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,585 mm | 4,669 mm |
| Width | 1,803 – 1,862 mm | 2,037 mm |
| Height | 1,458 – 1,471 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,180 – 1,500 kg | 1,580 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

