Chevrolet Malibu (2003 – 2007) vs Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 243 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,340 kg against 1,440 kg. At 4,783 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu is 147 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
2003 – 2007
|
Saab
9-3 Sport Sedan
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 3 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 145 – 243 hp | 120 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 326 Nm | 167 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 11.0 s | 6.7 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 200 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 8.8 L/100 km | 5.7 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,636 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 1,580 kg | 1,340 – 1,530 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.