Engines1998–2002

What engines does the Saab 9-3 (1998-2002) come with?

The Saab 9-3 (1998-2002) was offered with 15 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
2.3L Petrol225 hp342 NmManualFront Wheel Drive250 km/h6.8 s9.6 l/100km1 trim
2.0L Petrol205 hp280 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive235 km/h9.0 s10.0 l/100km4 trims
2.0L Petrol205 hp280 NmManualFront Wheel Drive235 km/h7.3 s9.0 l/100km4 trims
2.0L Petrol200 hp283 NmManualFront Wheel Drive235 km/h7.3 s9.4 l/100km3 trims
2.0L Petrol185 hp263 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive225 km/h9.5 s10.1 l/100km8 trims
2.0L Petrol185 hp263 NmManualFront Wheel Drive230 km/h8.0 s8.8 l/100km7 trims
2.0L Petrol154 hp219 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive205 km/h10.4 s10.6 l/100km3 trims
2.0L Petrol154 hp219 NmManualFront Wheel Drive210 km/h8.8 s9.4 l/100km3 trims
2.3L Petrol150 hp210 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive205 km/h11.0 s10.2 l/100km2 trims
2.3L Petrol150 hp210 NmManualFront Wheel Drive210 km/h10.0 s9.8 l/100km2 trims
2.0L Petrol150 hp240 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive210 km/h10.4 s10.2 l/100km7 trims
2.0L Petrol150 hp240 NmManualFront Wheel Drive215 km/h8.5 s8.9 l/100km7 trims
2.0L Petrol130 hp177 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive190 km/h13.0 s10.1 l/100km3 trims
2.0L Petrol130 hp177 NmManualFront Wheel Drive200 km/h11.0 s9.1 l/100km3 trims
2.2L Diesel115 hp260 NmManualFront Wheel Drive200 km/h10.9 s6.2 l/100km7 trims
How this is measured

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.

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