Honda Accord Type R (1998 – 2005) vs Saab 9-3 Convertible (1998 – 2003): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 212 hp. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 228 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. The Honda Accord Type R is the lighter car, from 1,305 kg against 1,335 kg.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord Type R
1998 – 2005
|
Saab
9-3 Convertible
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2005 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 212 hp | 131 – 205 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 176 – 283 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 7.1 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 190 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100 km | 8.9 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,305 kg | 1,335 – 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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