Saab 9-3 Convertible (2003 – 2009) vs Subaru Legacy (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Subaru Legacy is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,305 kg against 1,650 kg.
| Specification |
Saab
9-3 Convertible
2003 – 2009
|
Subaru
Legacy
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2009 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 137 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 187 – 297 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 8.1 s | 6.9 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 240 km/h | 196 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.6 – 11.1 L/100 km | 7.6 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,636 mm | 4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,425 – 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 – 1,675 kg | 1,305 – 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.