Volkswagen Passat GTE (2015 – 2019) vs Saab 9-3 Aero (2014): specs compared
Both offer around 218 hp at most. The Saab 9-3 Aero is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 225 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,580 kg against 1,722 kg. At 4,768 mm, the Volkswagen Passat GTE is 99 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 Aero.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat GTE
2015 – 2019
|
Saab
9-3 Aero
2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2015 – 2019 | 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 6.9 – 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 235 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 1.6 L/100 km | 7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,768 mm | 4,669 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 2,037 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,722 kg | 1,580 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.