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Saab 9-3 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2007–2011) — Second Generation Restyling

The restyled second-generation Saab 9-3 kept the brand's Swedish character across three very different bodies: the open-topped Cabrio, the practical Sedan and the load-friendly Estate 5-door.

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Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

Most Saab 9-3 engine options are turbocharged petrol units, so strong mid-range pull matters more than high revs. The 2.8 MT Cabrio pairs a manual gearbox with front-wheel drive, while the 2.8 AT Cabrio swaps in an automatic. The 2.0 AT Sedan adds all-wheel drive for surer traction.

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 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	255 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	255 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1797 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	118 hp	87 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Sedan — Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Saab 9-3 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	256 hp	188 kW	355 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	256 hp	188 kW	355 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	241 hp	177 kW	Not provided	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	241 hp	177 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	280 hp	209 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	280 hp	209 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	280 hp	206 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	280 hp	206 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

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

Estate 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
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1797 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	255 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	255 hp	184 kW	350 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	265 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	300 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	280 hp	206 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	280 hp	206 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	280 hp	206 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	280 hp	206 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	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 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	2020 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	2020 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1595 kg	2030 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1595 kg	2030 kg	150 mm
2.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1680 kg	2110 kg	150 mm
2.8 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1705 kg	2130 kg	150 mm
1.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	1970 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	1970 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	2020 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1585 kg	2040 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	1970 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	1970 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1655 kg	2100 kg	150 mm
1.9 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1650 kg	2130 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1625 kg	2120 kg	145 mm
1.9 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1434 mm	2675 mm	1660 kg	2120 kg	145 mm

Sedan — Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Sedan Saab 9-3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1370 kg	1910 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1425 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	1980 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1450 kg	1980 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1490 kg	2000 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1465 kg	1970 kg	150 mm
2.8 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	2060 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1555 kg	2060 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1395 kg	1980 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1430 kg	1980 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1510 kg	1980 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1510 kg	1970 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1460 kg	1990 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	1990 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	1990 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1460 kg	1990 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1555 kg	2060 kg	150 mm
2.8 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1555 kg	2060 kg	150 mm
2.8 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1530 kg	2060 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1555 kg	2060 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1495 kg	2030 kg	150 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1495 kg	2030 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1500 kg	2030 kg	150 mm
1.9 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1525 kg	2060 kg	150 mm
1.9 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1600 kg	2030 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1600 kg	2030 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4635 mm	1762 mm	1467 mm	2675 mm	1425 kg	1960 kg	150 mm

Estate 5-door — Saab 9-3 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Saab 9-3 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1405 kg	1940 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1465 kg	2030 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1465 kg	2030 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1470 kg	2030 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1470 kg	2030 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1480 kg	2040 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1480 kg	2040 kg	150 mm
2.8 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1575 kg	2120 kg	150 mm
2.8 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1575 kg	2120 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
2.0 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1405 kg	1940 kg	145 mm
2.0 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1430 kg	1940 kg	145 mm
2.0 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	2118 kg	175 mm
2.0 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	2118 kg	175 mm
2.0 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1580 kg	2010 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	Not provided	145 mm
2.8 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	Not provided	145 mm
2.8 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1675 kg	2140 kg	145 mm
2.8 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1570 kg	2120 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1530 kg	2100 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1540 kg	2100 kg	150 mm
1.9 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1535 kg	2100 kg	145 mm
1.9 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1761 kg	2226 kg	160 mm
1.9 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	2226 kg	160 mm
1.9 MT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1535 kg	2100 kg	145 mm
1.9 AT	4654 mm	1762 mm	1492 mm	2675 mm	1545 kg	2100 kg	145 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 AT	240 l	352 l
2.0 MT	240 l	352 l
2.0 AT	240 l	352 l
2.0 MT	240 l	352 l
2.8 MT	240 l	352 l
2.8 AT	240 l	352 l
1.8 MT	240 l	352 l
2.0 AT	240 l	352 l
2.0 MT	240 l	352 l
2.0 AT	240 l	352 l
2.0 AT	240 l	352 l
1.9 MT	240 l	352 l
1.9 MT	240 l	352 l
1.9 AT	240 l	352 l
1.9 MT	240 l	352 l
1.9 AT	240 l	352 l

Sedan — Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Sedan Saab 9-3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.8 MT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.8 AT	425 l
2.8 MT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l
2.0 MT	425 l
2.8 MT	425 l
2.8 AT	425 l
2.8 AT	425 l
2.8 MT	425 l
1.9 MT	425 l
1.9 MT	425 l
1.9 MT	425 l
1.9 AT	425 l
1.9 AT	425 l
1.9 MT	425 l
2.0 AT	425 l

Estate 5-door — Saab 9-3 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Saab 9-3 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.8 MT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 AT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 MT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 MT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 AT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 AT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 MT	419 l	1273 l
2.8 AT	419 l	1273 l
2.8 MT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 AT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 MT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 AT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 MT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 AT	419 l	1273 l
2.0 MT	419 l	1273 l
2.8 MT	419 l	1273 l
2.8 AT	419 l	1273 l
2.8 AT	419 l	1273 l
2.8 MT	419 l	1273 l
1.9 MT	419 l	1273 l
1.9 MT	419 l	1273 l
1.9 AT	419 l	1273 l
1.9 MT	419 l	1273 l
1.9 AT	419 l	1273 l
1.9 MT	419 l	1273 l
1.9 AT	419 l	1273 l

Saab 9-3 Trims and Equipment

Saab 9-3 trim levels sit on top of the mechanical version rather than replacing it: the same 2.8 MT Cabrio is offered in Aero form. Aero traditionally signals the sportier, more generously equipped side of the range, so check each individual car's actual equipment rather than assuming.

Saab 9-3 Trims and Equipment
Modification	Body	Equipment
2.0 AT	Cabrio	Vector
2.8 MT	Cabrio	Aero
1.8 MT	Sedan	Linear
2.8 AT	Sedan	Aero
2.0 AT	Sedan	Vector
1.8 MT	Estate 5-door	Linear
2.0 MT	Estate 5-door	Vector
2.8 AT	Estate 5-door	Aero