The Saab 9-3 (1998-2002) was offered with 15 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L Petrol | 225 hp | 342 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.8 s | 9.6 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 205 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 9.0 s | 10.0 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 205 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 7.3 s | 9.0 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 200 hp | 283 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 7.3 s | 9.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 185 hp | 263 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 9.5 s | 10.1 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 185 hp | 263 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 8.0 s | 8.8 l/100km | 7 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 154 hp | 219 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 10.4 s | 10.6 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 154 hp | 219 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 8.8 s | 9.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 150 hp | 210 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 11.0 s | 10.2 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 150 hp | 210 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 10.0 s | 9.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 10.4 s | 10.2 l/100km | 7 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 8.5 s | 8.9 l/100km | 7 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 130 hp | 177 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 13.0 s | 10.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 130 hp | 177 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 11.0 s | 9.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.2L Diesel | 115 hp | 260 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.9 s | 6.2 l/100km | 7 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.