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Compare Saab 9-3 Convertible vs Independence Convertible

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Saab 9-3 Convertible
Saab 9-3 Convertible For Sale
20/33 mpg
City/Hwy
220 hp
Horsepower
N/A
Saab 9-3 Convertible Review and Specs
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Saab 9-3 Convertible
$39,490
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$46,080
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
12.4 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.4 ft³

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
220 hp @ 5300 rpm
220 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,710 lbs
3,710 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
25 MPG
City
20 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gallons
16 gallons
Cruising Range City
320 miles
320 miles
Cruising Range Highway
528 miles
528 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.9 in
182.9 in
Height
56.6 in
56.6 in
Max Width
70.1 in
70.1 in
Front Width
60 in
60 in
Rear Width
59.3 in
59.3 in
Wheelbase
105.3 in
105.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.5 in
41.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
31.9 in
31.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37 in
37 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
44.7 in
44.7 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
12.4 ft³
12.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent
Independent

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Parchment, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Parchment w/Orange Accents, Leather seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Optional
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Optional
Standard
Telematics
Optional
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Warranty Note
Saab Cars North America suspended warranties on all models on December 19, 2011.
Saab Cars North America suspended warranties on all models on December 19, 2011.
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