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Saab 9-3 1.8T Linear

General information

ModelSaab 9-3 1.8T Linear
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating65.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power175.00 PS (129 kW or 173 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque265.00 Nm (27.0 kgf-m or 195.5 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1159 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4830 litres (1,276 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1510 kg (3,329.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1970 kg (4,343.1 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new EUR27680
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions232.0 g/km
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