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Saab 9-5

1997 – 2001 Sweden

The Saab 9-5 is a car built from 1997 to 2001. All 9 variants use petrol engines, from 150 to 230 hp.

Saab 9-5
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2001
Variants9
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power150 – 230 hp
0–100 km/h6.9 – 11.6 s
Top speed209 – 240 km/h
Fuel economy9.2 – 11.1 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110.3 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length
189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width
70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3351 lbs (1520 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4608 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km)
Highway
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110.3 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length
189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width
70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3296 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4542 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km)
Highway
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
125.1 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length
189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width
70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3274 lbs (1485 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4453 lbs (2020 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
247 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
125.1 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length
189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width
70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3362 lbs (1525 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4542 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
136.1 KW @ 5500 RPM185 HP @ 5500 RPM183 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length
189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width
70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3351 lbs (1520 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4608 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)
Highway
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined
22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
136.1 KW @ 5500 RPM185 HP @ 5500 RPM183 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65VR15

Dimensions

Length
189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width
70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3296 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4542 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3962 cm3 (242 ci)
Power
147.1 KW @ 5000 RPM200 HP @ 5000 RPM197 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
229 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM310 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45WR17

Dimensions

Length
189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width
70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3594 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4542 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
169.2 KW @ 5500 RPM230 HP @ 5500 RPM227 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM350 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45WR17

Dimensions

Length
189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width
70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3274 lbs (1485 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4453 lbs (2020 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.4 mpg US (15.3 L/100Km)
Highway
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined
21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
169.2 KW @ 5500 RPM230 HP @ 5500 RPM227 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM350 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45WR17

Dimensions

Length
189.2 in (4806 mm)
Width
70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase
106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3362 lbs (1525 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4542 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
Length4,806 mm
Width1,793 mm
Height1,448 mm
Wheelbase2,703 mm
Curb weight1,485 – 1,630 kg
Torque240 – 350 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.