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Saab 9-3 Convertible
2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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$39,490
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Volvo C70 Convertible
2013 Volvo C70 Convertible
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$40,990
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Turbo Inline-5 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
12.4 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.8 ft³

Photos

Saab 9-3 Convertible
2008-2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible Rearward Vision
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Turbo Inline-5 Gas
Horsepower
220 hp @ 5300 rpm
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
236 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,710 lbs
3,858 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
22 MPG
City
20 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 Tons/yr
8.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
4

Fuel Tank

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

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.9 in
181.7 in
Height
56.6 in
55.1 in
Max Width
70.1 in
72.3 in
Front Width
60 in
61 in
Rear Width
59.3 in
61.4 in
Wheelbase
105.3 in
103.9 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.5 in
42.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
38.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
53.6 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
53.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
31.9 in
33.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37 in
36.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
44.7 in
47 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
41.5 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
12.4 ft³
12.8 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
38.7 ft
Turning Diameter Wall to Wall
N/A
39.2 ft

Wheels

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

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
N/A
P235/45VR17
Rear Tire
N/A
P235/45VR17

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Parchment, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Cacao, Sovereign hide leather seating surfaces/off-black interior
  • Calcite, Sovereign hide leather seating surfaces/off-black interior
  • Calcite, Sovereign hide leather seating surfaces/umbra interior
  • Cranberry, Leather seating surfaces/off-black interior
  • Off-Black, Sovereign hide leather seating surfaces/off-black interior

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Optional
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
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.
N/A
Basic
N/A
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
N/A
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
N/A
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
1 Years / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
N/A
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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