Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (2009 – 2012) vs Saab 9-3 Convertible (2009 – 2012): specs compared

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 255 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.2 s. The Saab 9-3 Convertible has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,550 kg against 1,595 kg. At 4,648 mm, the Saab 9-3 Convertible is 66 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder.

Specification Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2009 – 2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible Saab 9-3 Convertible 2009 – 2012
Overview
Origin Japan Sweden
Documented years 2009 – 2012 2009 – 2012
Body style Spider · Convertible Convertible
Variants 2 16
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 165 – 268 hp 150 – 255 hp
Torque 220 – 355 Nm 240 – 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.8 – 9.7 s 7.2 – 11.5 s
Top speed 209 km/h 200 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.7 L/100 km 5.2 – 11.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,582 mm 4,648 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,781 mm
Height 1,382 mm 1,438 mm
Wheelbase 2,576 mm 2,474 – 2,675 mm
Curb weight 1,595 – 1,707 kg 1,550 – 1,675 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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