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MINI Mini vs Saab 9-3

A head-to-head comparison with real data from the Portuguese market: average price by registration year, fuel cost, depreciation and available supply.

First car
Second car

MINI

Mini

€28,825

Average price
Registered 2018–2025

28 listings for sale

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Saab

9-3

€4,655

Average price
Registered 2004–2012

14 listings for sale

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The Saab 9-3 wins 2 of 3 categories

A summary of the head-to-head with the latest market data.

MINI MiniSaab 9-3
  • MINI Mini: €28,825

    Cheaper to buy

    Average price of recent listings

    Saab 9-3: €4,655
  • MINI Mini: 28 listings

    More choice on the market

    Listings available now, in the chosen years

    Saab 9-3: 14 listings
  • MINI Mini: 1 to 2 months

    Sells faster

    How long a typical listing stays online before it leaves the market

    Saab 9-3: Under 1 month

Price by registration year

What each registration year costs. It helps you see which car fits your budget.

Average price by registration year

Based on 398 MINI Mini listings and 31 Saab 9-3 listings over the last 12 months. Only years with 2 or more listings.

Fuel cost

With the average advertised consumption and current average prices in Portugal, for 15,000 km a year.

SaabSaab 9-3

€14.15per 100 km

Estimated annual cost (15,000 km)
€2,123
Most common fuel
Diesel
Average advertised consumption
6.5 L/100 km
Price used (standard diesel, national average)
€2.186/L

No consumption data for the MINI Mini, so it cannot be compared.

Estimates based on the average consumption in each model's listings and the latest national average fuel prices (DGEG data, the Portuguese energy authority). For electric cars we use a reference household tariff of €0.22/kWh. See the current fuel prices.

Price trend

Average listing price of each model, month by month, over the last year.

Average price over the last 12 months

Based on 201 MINI Mini listings and 77 Saab 9-3 listings (MINI Mini: registered 2018–2025; Saab 9-3: registered 2004–2012).

Side-by-side specs

Every market indicator for both models, side by side.

Market indicators for the MINI Mini and the Saab 9-3
IndicatorMINI MiniRegistered 2018–2025Saab 9-3Registered 2004–2012
Average price (recent listings)€28,825€4,655
Available listings2814
Sold listings17363
Sample analysed20177
Time to sell1 to 2 monthsUnder 1 month
Estimated annual depreciationNo dataNo data
Overall market share0.03%0.01%
Average power142 hp151 hp
Most common fuelPetrolDiesel
Average advertised consumptionNo data6.5 L/100 km
SegmentCity carNo data

Supply by district

Where the listings for each model were over the last 12 months.

MINIMINI MiniRegistered 2018–2025
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
SaabSaab 9-3Registered 2004–2012
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
Listings by district for the MINI Mini and the Saab 9-3
DistrictMINI MiniSaab 9-3
Lisbon6211
Porto3017
Aveiro1012
Setúbal118
Braga133
Leiria58
Coimbra06
Faro40
Viseu03
Guarda02
Santarém02
Bragança01

Tap a number to see those listings. We show the 12 districts with the most supply.

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about the MINI Mini vs the Saab 9-3, answered with market data.

Which is cheaper: the MINI Mini or the Saab 9-3?

On average, the Saab 9-3 is cheaper: it costs about €4,655 (registered between 2004 and 2012), while the MINI Mini costs €28,825 on average (registered between 2018 and 2025). The difference is around €24,169, based on used car listings published on the main Portuguese platforms over the last 12 months.

How much does a used MINI Mini cost in Portugal?

A used MINI Mini costs €28,825 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2018 and 2025. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 28 listings for this model in Portugal.

How much does a used Saab 9-3 cost in Portugal?

A used Saab 9-3 costs €4,655 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2004 and 2012. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 14 listings for this model in Portugal.

How many MINI Mini and Saab 9-3 listings are there in Portugal?

Right now we find 28 MINI Mini listings and 14 Saab 9-3 listings on the main used car platforms in Portugal. These figures are updated daily.

Which is more powerful: the MINI Mini or the Saab 9-3?

On average, MINI Mini cars listed in Portugal have 142 hp and Saab 9-3 cars 151 hp, so the Saab 9-3 is, on average, the more powerful. Power varies a lot with the engine and the version.

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