The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan (2011-2011) was offered with 12 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Petrol | 220 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 8.9 s | 8.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 220 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 8.6 s | 7.9 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 220 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 6.9 s | 6.7 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 180 hp | 400 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 8.7 s | 5.8 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 180 hp | 400 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 8.5 s | 4.9 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 2.0L Ethanol | 163 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 9.4 s | 8.5 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Ethanol | 163 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 8.4 s | 7.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 163 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 9.4 s | 7.9 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 163 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 7.9 s | 6.7 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 160 hp | 360 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 9.5 s | 5.8 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 160 hp | 360 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 9.5 s | 4.5 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.9L Diesel | 130 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 10.9 s | 4.5 l/100km | 3 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.