Saab 9-3 Coupe (1998 – 2002) vs Honda Accord Coupe (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,275 kg against 1,355 kg. At 4,745 mm, the Honda Accord Coupe is 115 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 Coupe.
| Specification |
Saab
9-3 Coupe
1998 – 2002
|
Honda
Accord Coupe
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | Coupé | Coupé |
| Variants | 15 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 224 hp | 147 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 342 Nm | 184 – 264 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 13.0 s | 8.5 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 250 km/h | 195 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 10.6 L/100 km | 8.1 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,745 mm |
| Width | 1,709 – 1,710 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 – 2,601 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,395 kg | 1,355 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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