Audi A4 Avant (2008 – 2012) vs Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 272 hp. The Audi A4 Avant uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,555 kg. At 4,704 mm, the Audi A4 Avant is 56 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan.
| Specification |
Audi
A4 Avant
2008 – 2012
|
Saab
9-3 Sport Sedan
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | Sedan |
| Variants | 31 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 272 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 500 Nm | 542 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 10.9 s | 6.2 – 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 192 – 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 9.5 L/100 km | 10.9 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,704 mm | 4,648 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,460 – 1,765 kg | 1,555 – 1,625 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

