BMW 318i vs Saab 900
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1998 Saab 900
Overview
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Saab 900S |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 318i | S |
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1998 | 1998 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Saab 900S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Saab 900S |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Saab 900S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 150 hp (best) |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 155 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.9 L | 2.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Saab 900S |
|---|---|---|
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 50 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,954 lbs (best) | 2,990 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (best) | 102.4 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 182.6 in (best) |
| Width | 66.9 in | 67.4 in (best) |
| Height | 54.8 in | 56.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Saab 900S |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 318i | Saab 900 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 318i $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | S $0 MSRP |
| 3 | — | S $0 MSRP |
| 4 | — | SE $0 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SE $0 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SE $0 MSRP |