SEAT Exeo ST (2009 – 2013) vs Saab 9-3 SportCombi (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 SportCombi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 200 hp. The SEAT Exeo ST is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 230 km/h. The Saab 9-3 SportCombi uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,370 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Exeo ST
2009 – 2013
|
Saab
9-3 SportCombi
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 200 hp | 122 – 209 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 350 Nm | 167 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 13.1 s | 7.9 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 235 km/h | 200 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 8.1 L/100 km | 4.6 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm | 4,648 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 2,037 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,642 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,515 kg | 1,350 – 1,605 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.