Audi A4 Cabriolet (2002 – 2005) vs Saab 9-3 Convertible (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Audi A4 Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 210 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 235 km/h. The Saab 9-3 Convertible uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Audi A4 Cabriolet is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,550 kg. At 4,636 mm, the Saab 9-3 Convertible is 67 mm longer than the Audi A4 Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Audi
A4 Cabriolet
2002 – 2005
|
Saab
9-3 Convertible
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 12 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 220 hp | 150 – 209 hp |
| Torque | 195 – 310 Nm | 240 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 10.9 s | 8.8 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 208 – 243 km/h | 195 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 11.1 L/100 km | 5.3 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,569 mm | 4,636 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,520 – 1,720 kg | 1,550 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.