2008 Saab 9-3
6 trims · 8 configurations · Sedan, Convertible, Wagon
Starting MSRP
$28,445 – $45,640
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Purchase information
Based on 2.0T
Total price (2.0T MSRP)
$28,445
Typical monthly
$563/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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2.0T
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $28,445 – $39,955
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/29
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
2.0T SportCombi
- MSRP
- $29,615
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/29
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 72.3
- Max towing
- —
Aero
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $35,215 – $45,640
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/26
- Horsepower
- 255 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.8L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
Aero SportCombi
- MSRP
- $36,250
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/26
- Horsepower
- 255 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.8L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 72.3
- Max towing
- —
Turbo X
- MSRP
- $41,765
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/24
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.8L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
Turbo X SportCombi
- MSRP
- $42,565
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/24
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.8L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 72.3
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | 2.0T2 configurations | 2.0T SportCombi | Aero2 configurations | Aero SportCombi | Turbo X | Turbo X SportCombi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,445 – $39,955 | $29,615 | $35,215 – $45,640 | $36,250 | $41,765 | $42,565 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 19/29 | 19/29 | 16/26 | 16/26 | 16/24 | 16/24 |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 210 hp | 255 hp | 255 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2.8L V6 gas | 2.8L V6 gas | 2.8L V6 gas | 2.8L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15 | 72.3 | 15 | 72.3 | 15 | 72.3 |
| 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
- 2.0Tgas2.0T SportCombigasAerogasAero SportCombigasTurbo XgasTurbo X SportCombigas
- Fuel type
- 2.0Tpremium unleaded (recommended)2.0T SportCombipremium unleaded (recommended)Aeropremium unleaded (recommended)Aero SportCombipremium unleaded (recommended)Turbo Xpremium unleaded (recommended)Turbo X SportCombipremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- 2.0TI42.0T SportCombiI4AeroV6Aero SportCombiV6Turbo XV6Turbo X SportCombiV6
- Displacement
- 2.0T2 L2.0T SportCombi2 LAero2.8 LAero SportCombi2.8 LTurbo X2.8 LTurbo X SportCombi2.8 L
- Horsepower
- 2.0T210 hp2.0T SportCombi210 hpAero255 hpAero SportCombi255 hpTurbo X280 hpTurbo X SportCombi280 hp
- Torque
- 2.0T221 lb-ft2.0T SportCombi221 lb-ftAero258 lb-ftAero SportCombi258 lb-ftTurbo X295 lb-ftTurbo X SportCombi295 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 2.0T6-speed manual2.0T SportCombi6-speed manualAero6-speed manualAero SportCombi6-speed manualTurbo X6-speed manualTurbo X SportCombi6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- 2.0Tfront wheel drive2.0T SportCombifront wheel driveAerofront wheel driveAero SportCombifront wheel driveTurbo Xall wheel driveTurbo X SportCombiall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 2.0TSedan2.0T SportCombiWagonAeroSedanAero SportCombiWagonTurbo XSedanTurbo X SportCombiWagon
- Doors
- 2.0T42.0T SportCombi5Aero4Aero SportCombi5Turbo X4Turbo X SportCombi5
- Seating
- 2.0T52.0T SportCombi5Aero5Aero SportCombi5Turbo X5Turbo X SportCombi5
- Length
- 2.0T182.9 in2.0T SportCombi183.2 inAero182.9 inAero SportCombi183.2 inTurbo X182.9 inTurbo X SportCombi183.2 in
- Width
- 2.0T69 in2.0T SportCombi69.4 inAero69 inAero SportCombi69.4 inTurbo X69 inTurbo X SportCombi69.4 in
- Height
- 2.0T57.1 in2.0T SportCombi58.9 inAero57.1 inAero SportCombi58.9 inTurbo X56.4 inTurbo X SportCombi60.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 2.0T105.3 in2.0T SportCombi105.3 inAero105.3 inAero SportCombi105.3 inTurbo X105.3 inTurbo X SportCombi105.3 in
- Ground clearance
- 2.0T5.9 in2.0T SportCombi5.9 inAero5.9 inAero SportCombi5.9 inTurbo X5.9 inTurbo X SportCombi5.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 2.0T15 cu ft2.0T SportCombi29.7 cu ftAero15 cu ftAero SportCombi29.7 cu ftTurbo X15 cu ftTurbo X SportCombi29.7 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- 2.0T—2.0T SportCombi72.3 cu ftAero—Aero SportCombi72.3 cu ftTurbo X—Turbo X SportCombi72.3 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 2.0T3,175 lbs2.0T SportCombi3,175 lbsAero3,285 lbsAero SportCombi3,285 lbsTurbo X—Turbo X SportCombi—
- Fuel tank
- 2.0T16.4 gal2.0T SportCombi16.4 galAero16.4 galAero SportCombi16.4 galTurbo X16.4 galTurbo X SportCombi16.4 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 2.0T232.0T SportCombi23Aero19Aero SportCombi19Turbo X19Turbo X SportCombi19
- City MPG
- 2.0T192.0T SportCombi19Aero16Aero SportCombi16Turbo X16Turbo X SportCombi16
- Highway MPG
- 2.0T292.0T SportCombi29Aero26Aero SportCombi26Turbo X24Turbo X SportCombi24
| Spec | 2.0T | 2.0T SportCombi | Aero | Aero SportCombi | Turbo X | Turbo X SportCombi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 210 hp | 255 hp | 255 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Wagon | Sedan | Wagon | Sedan | Wagon |
| Doors | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 182.9 in | 183.2 in | 182.9 in | 183.2 in | 182.9 in | 183.2 in |
| Width | 69 in | 69.4 in | 69 in | 69.4 in | 69 in | 69.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 58.9 in | 56.4 in | 60.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 105.3 in | 105.3 in | 105.3 in | 105.3 in | 105.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||
| Cargo capacity | 15 cu ft | 29.7 cu ft | 15 cu ft | 29.7 cu ft | 15 cu ft | 29.7 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | — | 72.3 cu ft | — | 72.3 cu ft | — | 72.3 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lbs | 3,175 lbs | 3,285 lbs | 3,285 lbs | — | — |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||
| Combined MPG | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| City MPG | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Highway MPG | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 |