Main rivals
Saab 9-3 alternatives
The closest alternatives to the Saab 9-3 are the Alfa Romeo 166, Volvo S60 and Lexus IS — same-class rivals of similar size and price.
| Car | Power | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Consumption | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 9-3 · this car | 220 hp | 8.6 s | 235 km/h | 7.9 l/100km | €48,365 | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 | 240 hp | 7.4 s | 245 km/h | 12.5 l/100km | €51,690 | Compare cars → |
| Volvo S60 | 318 hp | 4.4 s | 180 km/h | 2 l/100km | €62,790 | Compare cars → |
| Lexus IS | 181 hp | 8.3 s | 200 km/h | 4.3 l/100km | €41,155 | Compare cars → |
| Volvo 960 | 204 hp | 9.1 s | 210 km/h | 11.1 l/100km | €42,610 | Compare cars → |
| BYD Seal 6 | 97 hp | 8.9 s | 180 km/h | 2.3 l/100km | €36,990 | Compare cars → |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | 260 hp | 7.2 s | 244 km/h | 12.1 l/100km | €55,795 | Compare cars → |
Rivals are same-body, same-segment models from other brands within a similar price range. Figures are for each model’s most fully-specified current variant.