Saab 9-3 Coupe (1998 – 2002) vs Lancia Kappa Coupe (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,275 kg against 1,425 kg. At 4,630 mm, the Saab 9-3 Coupe is 61 mm longer than the Lancia Kappa Coupe.
| Specification |
Saab
9-3 Coupe
1998 – 2002
|
Lancia
Kappa Coupe
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | Coupé | Coupé |
| Variants | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 224 hp | 175 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 342 Nm | 230 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 13.0 s | 8.7 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 250 km/h | 218 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 10.6 L/100 km | 10.7 – 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 1,709 – 1,710 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 – 2,601 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,395 kg | 1,425 – 1,515 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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