The Saab 9-3 is a convertible , sedan , wagon offered in 4dr Sdn Auto FWD , 4dr Sdn Manual XWD , 4dr Sdn Auto XWD , 4dr Sdn Manual Aero FWD , 4dr Sdn Auto Aero FWD , 4dr Sdn Manual Aero XWD , 4dr Sdn Auto Aero XWD , 2dr Conv Manual FWD , 2dr Conv Auto FWD , 2dr Conv Manual Aero FWD , 2dr Conv Auto Aero FWD , 2dr Conv Manual Independence FWD , 2dr Conv Auto Independence FWD , 4dr Wgn Manual FWD , 4dr Wgn Auto FWD , 4dr Wgn Manual XWD , 4dr Wgn Auto XWD and 4dr Sdn Manual FWD . The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 turbo (210 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic , 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 22 mpg city to 31 mpg highway. The 9-3 sedan 2.0T 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Acura TL , Audi A4 and Lexus IS .
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