Saab 9-3 Convertible (2009 – 2012) vs Audi A5 Sportback (2009 – 2011): specs compared
The Audi A5 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 255 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.7 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,500 kg against 1,550 kg. At 4,709 mm, the Audi A5 Sportback is 61 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 Convertible.
| Specification |
Saab
9-3 Convertible
2009 – 2012
|
Audi
A5 Sportback
2009 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2009 – 2011 |
| Body style | Convertible | Sportback · Hatchback |
| Variants | 16 | 28 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 255 hp | 137 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 400 Nm | 320 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 11.5 s | 5.9 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 249 km/h | 204 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 11.1 L/100 km | 3.7 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,648 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,474 – 2,675 mm | 2,809 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,550 – 1,675 kg | 1,500 – 1,735 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.