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2009 Saab 9-3 Styles
The 9-3 is positioned as Saab's entry-level sedan, and it competes with the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Volvo S60. The 9-3 is available as a sedan, convertible, and SportCombi (wagon). Base models come with a turbocharged four-cylinder. The Aero comes with a turbo V-6, it is the uplevel trim in all body styles. Saab's AWD system, which the automaker calls XWD cross-wheel drive, is available on certain models.
The Saab 93 gets a 280-horsepower V-6 standard in Aero models. 2.0T FWD models includes styling and mechanical tweaks. Base models come with a 4-cylinder, while Aero models get a V-6. Both engines are turbocharged. Transmissions include a 6-speed manual, a 5-speed automatic, or a 6-speed automatic depending on the model. XWD cross-wheel-drive models also have an optional electronic limited slip differential that allows torque proportioning between the rear wheels. The V-6 in XWD models has increased 295 pounds-feet torque output.
| Standard Specs and Dimensions |
| Engine type | I-4 (V-6) |
| Engine displacement | 121 (170) cu.in. |
| Engine horsepower | 210-hp (280) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 221 (295) @ 2,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Valves | 16 (24) |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.4" x 3.4" |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 to 1 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.1 gal. |
| Fuel economy city | 19 mpg |
| Fuel economy highway | 27 mpg |
| Drag coefficient | .34 |
| Curb weight | 3,500 lbs. |
| Exterior | 182.9" x 69.3" x 56.6" |
| Wheelbase | 105.3" |
| Turning radius | 19.5' |
| Ground clearance (min.) | 7.7" |
| Passenger volume | 82.0 (96) cu.ft. |
| Interior cargo volume | 12.4 (30) cu.ft. |
9-3 2dr Convertible 2.0T Touring
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Standard |
| 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Optional |
9-3 2dr Convertible 2.0T Comfort
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
9-3 2dr Convertible 2.0T Sport
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
9-3 2dr Convertible Aero
| Engines |
| 280-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
93 4dr Sport Sedan 2.0T Touring
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Standard |
| 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Optional |
9-3 4dr Sport Sedan 2.0T Comfort
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
9-3 4dr All-wheel Drive Sport Sedan 2.0T XWD
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
93 4dr Sport Sedan 2.0T Sport
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
9-3 4dr All-wheel Drive Sport Sedan Aero
| Engines |
| 280-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
9-3 4dr SportCombi 2.0T Touring
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Standard |
| 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Optional |
9-3 4dr SportCombi 2.0T Comfort
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
9-3 4dr All-wheel Drive SportCombi 2.0T XWD
| Engines |
| 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
9-3 4dr All-wheel Drive SportCombi Aero
| Engines |
| 280-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed automatic w/auto-manual | Standard |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Optional |
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