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Saab 9-3 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1998–2003) — First Generation

The first-generation Saab 9-3 carried the brand's practical, driver-focused character into a compact family, offered as a three-door and five-door hatchback alongside the open-topped Cabrio.

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Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

Most cars used four-cylinder petrol units, with turbocharging giving strong mid-range pull rather than peaky high-rev power. A Saab 9-3 engine of 2.3 litres appears in examples such as the 2.3 AT Cabrio and the 2.3 MT three-door hatchback. Both send drive to the front wheels, the manual feeling more direct, the automatic easier in traffic.

Cabrio — Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	177 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	177 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	154 hp	113 kW	219 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	154 hp	113 kW	219 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	263 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	263 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	205 hp	150 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	205 hp	150 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	225 hp	165 kW	342 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 MT	Diesel	2172 cm³	116 hp	85 kW	260 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 MT	Diesel	2172 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Hatchback 3-door — Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	131 hp	96 kW	177 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	131 hp	96 kW	177 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	154 hp	113 kW	219 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	154 hp	113 kW	219 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	263 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	263 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	205 hp	150 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	205 hp	150 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	225 hp	165 kW	342 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 MT	Diesel	2172 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	260 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 MT	Diesel	2172 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Hatchback 5-door — Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	131 hp	96 kW	177 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	131 hp	96 kW	177 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	225 hp	165 kW	342 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 MT	Diesel	2172 cm³	125 hp	92 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	154 hp	113 kW	219 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	154 hp	113 kW	219 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	263 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	263 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	205 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	205 hp	147 kW	280 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 MT	Diesel	2172 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	260 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Cabrio — Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Cabrio Saab 9-3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1320 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1320 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1385 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1370 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1370 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1385 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1400 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1400 kg	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1400 kg	1810 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1400 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.3 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1350 kg	1810 kg	140 mm
2.3 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1365 kg	1810 kg	140 mm
2.3 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1470 kg	1850 kg	140 mm
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1350 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1350 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1385 kg	1790 kg	140 mm

Hatchback 3-door — Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Saab 9-3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1240 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1240 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1370 kg	1880 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1240 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1240 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1370 kg	1770 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.3 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1870 kg	140 mm
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1350 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1350 kg	1910 kg	140 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Saab 9-3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1240 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1240 kg	1860 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1370 kg	1880 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1370 kg	1770 kg	140 mm
2.3 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1870 kg	140 mm
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1350 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1340 kg	1830 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1380 kg	1910 kg	140 mm
2.3 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1320 kg	1880 kg	140 mm
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1710 mm	1430 mm	2605 mm	1350 kg	1910 kg	140 mm

Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Cabrio — Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Cabrio Saab 9-3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
2.0 MT	295 l	380 l
2.0 AT	295 l	380 l
2.0 MT	295 l	380 l
2.0 MT	295 l	380 l
2.0 AT	295 l	380 l
2.0 MT	295 l	380 l
2.0 AT	295 l	380 l
2.0 MT	295 l	380 l
2.0 AT	295 l	380 l
2.0 MT	295 l	380 l
2.0 AT	295 l	380 l
2.3 MT	295 l	380 l
2.3 AT	295 l	380 l
2.3 MT	295 l	380 l
2.2 MT	295 l	380 l
2.2 MT	295 l	380 l
2.0 AT	295 l	380 l

Hatchback 3-door — Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Saab 9-3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.3 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.2 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.2 MT	495 l	1315 l

Hatchback 5-door — Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Saab 9-3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.3 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.2 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.0 AT	495 l	1315 l
2.3 MT	495 l	1315 l
2.2 MT	495 l	1315 l