2001 Saab 9-3
3 trims · 7 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible
Starting MSRP
$26,495 – $44,995
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$26,495
Typical monthly
$525/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $26,495 – $26,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/26
- Horsepower
- 185 hp
- Torque
- 194 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- —
SE
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $32,595 – $39,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/26
- Horsepower
- 205 hp
- Torque
- 209 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- —
Viggen
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $37,995 – $44,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/28
- Horsepower
- 230 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.3L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | SE2 configurations | Viggen3 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,495 – $26,995 | $32,595 – $39,995 | $37,995 – $44,995 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 19/26 | 19/26 | 18/28 |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 205 hp | 230 hp |
| Torque | 194 lb-ft | 209 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — | — | — |
| Max towing | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasSEgasViggengas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedSEpremium unleaded (required)Viggenpremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- BaseI4SEI4ViggenI4
- Displacement
- Base2 LSE2 LViggen2.3 L
- Horsepower
- Base185 hpSE205 hpViggen230 hp
- Torque
- Base194 lb-ftSE209 lb-ftViggen258 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualSE5-speed manualViggen5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveSEfront wheel driveViggenfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackSEHatchbackViggenHatchback
- Doors
- Base3SE5Viggen5
- Seating
- Base5SE5Viggen5
- Length
- Base182.3 inSE182.3 inViggen180.9 in
- Width
- Base67.4 inSE67.4 inViggen67.4 in
- Height
- Base56.2 inSE56.2 inViggen55.7 in
- Wheelbase
- Base102.6 inSE102.6 inViggen102.6 in
Capacity & weight
- Curb weight
- Base2,980 lbsSE3,060 lbsViggen3,170 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base17 galSE17 galViggen17 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base22SE22Viggen22
- City MPG
- Base19SE19Viggen18
- Highway MPG
- Base26SE26Viggen28
| Spec | Base | SE | Viggen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 205 hp | 230 hp |
| Torque | 194 lb-ft | 209 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 182.3 in | 182.3 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 67.4 in | 67.4 in | 67.4 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 in | 102.6 in | 102.6 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Curb weight | 2,980 lbs | 3,060 lbs | 3,170 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal | 17 gal | 17 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| City MPG | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Highway MPG | 26 | 26 | 28 |