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2004 Saab 9-3
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2004 Saab 9-3
MSRP $34,900 - $58,000
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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
MSRP $29,610 - $37,740
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas L4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/121
2.0L/121 1.8L/109
Fuel System
HO Turbocharged Turbocharged MFI
SMPI Turbocharged SMPI
Horsepower
210 hp @ 5500 rpm 175 hp @ 5500 rpm
115 hp @ 5400 rpm 150 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
221 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm 195 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm
125 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 162 ft-lb @ 2200-4200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission 5-speed manual transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 12.6 L/100 km
9.5 - 11.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.7 - 7.7 L/100 km
7.0 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.7 - 12.6 L/100 km
7.0 - 11.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4
Front Head Room
968 - 988 mm
1,034 mm
Front Leg Room
1,052 - 1,054 mm
1,001 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,415 - 1,420 mm
1,341 mm
Rear Head Room
940 mm
945 mm
Rear Leg Room
820 - 892 mm
800 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,135 - 1,402 mm
1,069 mm
Trunk Volume
328 - 428 L
142 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,675 mm
2,510 mm
Length, Overall
4,636 mm
4,092 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
1,725 mm
Height, Overall
1,433 - 1,466 mm
1,501 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
119 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,579 - 1,610 kg
1,395 - 1,459 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17 P215/55R16 TBD P205/65R15
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R17 P215/55R16 TBD P205/65R15
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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