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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.
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
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0t 4AT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 11.6 s | 209 | 4-speed automatic |
| 2.0t 5MT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 9.8 s | 216 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.3t 4AT FWD (170 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 9.5 s | 220 | 4-speed automatic |
| 2.3t 5MT FWD (170 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 8.5 s | 225 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.3t 4AT FWD (185 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 185 hp | 9.9 s | 220 | 4-speed automatic |
| 2.3t 5MT FWD (185 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 185 hp | 8.7 s | 225 | 5-speed manual |
| 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (200 HP) 4.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 200 hp | 8.0 s | 235 | 4-speed automatic |
| 2.3t Aero 4AT FWD (230 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 230 hp | 8.2 s | 240 | 4-speed automatic |
| 2.3t Aero 5MT FWD (230 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 230 hp | 6.9 s | 240 | 5-speed manual |
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.








