Acura TSX (2003 – 2008) vs Saab 9-3 Convertible (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 203 hp. The Acura TSX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.8 s. The Saab 9-3 Convertible has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 227 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. The Acura TSX is the lighter car, from 1,465 kg against 1,550 kg.
| Specification |
Acura
TSX
2003 – 2008
|
Saab
9-3 Convertible
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 hp | 150 – 209 hp |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 240 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 7.9 s | 8.8 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 227 km/h | 195 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 L/100 km | 5.3 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm | 4,636 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,465 – 1,495 kg | 1,550 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.