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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 typeI-4 (V-6)
Engine displacement121 (170) cu.in.
Engine horsepower210-hp (280) @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque221 (295) @ 2,500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC
Valves16 (24)
Engine bore x stroke3.4" x 3.4"
Compression ratio9.5 to 1
Fuel tank capacity16.1 gal.
Fuel economy city19 mpg
Fuel economy highway27 mpg
Drag coefficient.34
Curb weight3,500 lbs.
Exterior182.9" x 69.3" x 56.6"
Wheelbase105.3"
Turning radius19.5'
Ground clearance (min.)7.7"
Passenger volume82.0 (96) cu.ft.
Interior cargo volume12.4 (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/ODStandard
5-speed automatic w/auto-manualOptional

9-3 2dr Convertible 2.0T Comfort

Engines
210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
5-speed automatic w/auto-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional

9-3 2dr Convertible 2.0T Sport

Engines
210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
5-speed automatic w/auto-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional

9-3 2dr Convertible Aero

Engines
280-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed automatic w/auto-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional

93 4dr Sport Sedan 2.0T Touring

Engines
210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/ODStandard
5-speed automatic w/auto-manualOptional

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-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional

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-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional

93 4dr Sport Sedan 2.0T Sport

Engines
210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
5-speed automatic w/auto-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional

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-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional

9-3 4dr SportCombi 2.0T Touring

Engines
210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/ODStandard
5-speed automatic w/auto-manualOptional

9-3 4dr SportCombi 2.0T Comfort

Engines
210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
5-speed automatic w/auto-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional

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-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional

9-3 4dr All-wheel Drive SportCombi Aero

Engines
280-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed automatic w/auto-manualStandard
6-speed manual w/ODOptional