Saab 9-3 Convertible (2003 – 2008) vs Ford Mondeo Sedan (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 204 hp. The Ford Mondeo Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. The Saab 9-3 Convertible uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. The Ford Mondeo Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,285 kg against 1,550 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Ford Mondeo Sedan is 93 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 Convertible.
| Specification |
Saab
9-3 Convertible
2003 – 2008
|
Ford
Mondeo Sedan
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United States |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | Convertible | Sedan |
| Variants | 10 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 209 hp | 90 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 320 Nm | 165 – 360 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 11.5 s | 7.9 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 235 km/h | 180 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.0 L/100 km | 5.7 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,636 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,550 – 1,655 kg | 1,285 – 1,417 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
More comparisons
Saab 9-3 Convertible vs Audi A4 CabrioletSaab 9-3 Convertible vs Ford Mondeo HatchbackSaab 9-3 Convertible vs Honda Accord EuroSaab 9-3 Convertible vs Saturn Ion Quad CoupeSaab 9-3 Convertible vs Acura TSXFord Mondeo Sedan vs Chrysler Sebring SedanFord Mondeo Sedan vs Saturn Ion Quad CoupeFord Mondeo Sedan vs Acura TSX