Comparison: Turning circle Saab 9-3 vs. competitors 2024

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD are a popular choice for their balance of comfort, performance, and practicality. While they may not offer the same level of cargo space as station wagons, a good turning circle can help them navigate narow streets. Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the 9-3 1.9 TiD to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4647 mm and wheelbase of 2675 mm, the Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD has a turning circle of 11.4 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Nissan Bluebird 2.0 Diesel (U11 ), which is 10.00 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Bluebird 2.0 Diesel is 2550 mm and the length is 4647 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 11.40 m belongs to the Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD . It’s wheelbase is 2675 mm and width is 1762 mm.

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Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Saab models
Variants

Saab 9-3 - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Saab 9-3 generations

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Saab 9-3 generations
Generation year	Turning circle
9-3, Model year 1998 (1.Generation)	m
9-3, Model year 2002 (2.Generation)	m
9-3, Model year 2007 (9-3 2. Generation (1. Facelift))	11.40 m
9-3, Model year 2011 (2.Generation (2. Facelift))	11.40 m

1. 9-3, Model year 1998 (1.Generation) ? m

2. 9-3, Model year 2002 (2.Generation) ? m

3. 9-3, Model year 2007 (9-3 2. Generation (1. Facelift)) 11.40 m

4. 9-3, Model year 2011 (2.Generation (2. Facelift)) 11.40 m

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 1998 and last generation (2.Generation (2. Facelift)) from 2011 is 11.4 m.

The turning circle of the current generation of 9-3 is 11.40 m.

Variants

Saab 9-3 variants: 9-3 vs. 9-3 Cabriolet vs. 9-3 SportCombi vs. 9-3 SportLimousine

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Turning circle: Saab 9-3 variants
Variant name	Turning circle
9-3	11.70 m
9-3 Cabriolet	11.40 m
9-3 SportCombi	11.40 m
9-3 SportLimousine	11.40 m

1. 9-3 11.70 m

2. 9-3 Cabriolet 11.40 m

3. 9-3 SportCombi 11.40 m

4. 9-3 SportLimousine 11.40 m

The turning circle compared to other Saab models

Saab 9-3 vs other current cars by Saab

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Turning circle: 9-3 vs. other models by Saab
Variant name	Turning circle

How does the turning circle of the Saab 9-3 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Saab 9-3 vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Saab 9-3 vs. similar cars
Car model	Turning circle
Nissan Bluebird 1984	10.00 m
Hyundai Elantra 2000	10.10 m
Mazda 626 1999	10.40 m
Lancia Lybra 1999	10.50 m
KIA Optima 2012	10.70 m
Fiat Tipo 2016	10.90 m
Chevrolet Cruze 2009	10.90 m
VW Jetta 2005	10.90 m
Mercedes-Benz 114/115 "Strich-Acht" 1967	11.00 m
Suzuki Kizashi 2010	11.00 m
Audi A4 2000	11.10 m
Ford Mondeo 2000	11.10 m
Renault Fluence 2010	11.10 m
SEAT Exeo 2009	11.20 m
Renault Latitude 2011	11.20 m
Saab 9-3 2007	11.40 m

1. Nissan Bluebird 1984 10.00 m

2. Hyundai Elantra 2000 10.10 m

3. Mazda 626 1999 10.40 m

4. Lancia Lybra 1999 10.50 m

5. KIA Optima 2012 10.70 m

6. Fiat Tipo 2016 10.90 m

7. Chevrolet Cruze 2009 10.90 m

8. VW Jetta 2005 10.90 m

9. Mercedes-Benz 114/115 "Strich-Acht" 1967 11.00 m

10. Suzuki Kizashi 2010 11.00 m

11. Audi A4 2000 11.10 m

12. Ford Mondeo 2000 11.10 m

13. Renault Fluence 2010 11.10 m

14. SEAT Exeo 2009 11.20 m

15. Renault Latitude 2011 11.20 m

16. Saab 9-3 2007 11.40 m

Comparison: Turning circle Saab 9-3 vs. competitors 2024

Saab 9-3 - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Saab 9-3 generations

Variants

Saab 9-3 variants: 9-3 vs. 9-3 Cabriolet vs. 9-3 SportCombi vs. 9-3 SportLimousine

The turning circle compared to other Saab models

Saab 9-3 vs other current cars by Saab

How does the turning circle of the Saab 9-3 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Saab 9-3 vs. similar cars

Similar cars

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