Saab 9-3 SportCombi (2004 – 2008) vs Subaru Outback (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 SportCombi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 224 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,405 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Subaru Outback is 76 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 SportCombi.
| Specification |
Saab
9-3 SportCombi
2004 – 2008
|
Subaru
Outback
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 250 hp | 165 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 350 Nm | 226 – 297 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.5 s | 8.5 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 245 km/h | 198 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 11.0 L/100 km | 8.5 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,653 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,570 kg | 1,405 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.