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Saab 9-3 2.0 SportCombi 2.8 V6

General information

ModelSaab 9-3 2.0 SportCombi 2.8 V6
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.2 litres/100 km (23.06 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power250.00 PS (184 kW or 247 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1479 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space2549 litres (673 gallons)
Cargo space419 litres (111 gallons)
Optional cargo space1273 litres (336 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1690 kg (3,725.8 pounds)
Max weight with load2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4660 mm (183.5 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR37980
CO2 emissions232.0 g/km
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