Peugeot 406 (1999 – 2004) vs Saab 9-3 Convertible (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Peugeot 406 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 205 hp. The Saab 9-3 Convertible is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.2 s. The Peugeot 406 uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,410 kg.
| Specification |
Peugeot
406
1999 – 2004
|
Saab
9-3 Convertible
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2004 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 210 hp | 205 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 314 Nm | 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 14.7 s | 7.3 – 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 232 km/h | 225 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 11.0 L/100 km | 9.6 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,225 – 1,450 kg | 1,410 – 1,435 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.