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Saab 9-5

2001 – 2005 Sweden

The Saab 9-5 was in production from 2001 to 2005. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 120 to 250 hp. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Against its predecessor (1997 – 2001), peak power rose from 230 to 250 hp.

Saab 9-5
Body styleNot specified
Production2001 – 2005
Variants12
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power120 – 250 hp
0–100 km/h6.9 – 13.0 s
Top speed196 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy6.6 – 11.1 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.2L TiD 5AT FWD (120 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 120 hp 13.0 s 196 5-speed automatic
2.2L TiD 5MT FWD (120 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 120 hp 11.0 s 200 5-speed manual
2.0L 5AT FWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 11.6 s 209 5-speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 9.8 s 215 5-speed manual
3.0L TiD 5MT FWD (176 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 175 hp 9.3 s 215 5-speed manual
2.3L 5AT FWD (185 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 185 hp 9.5 s 225 5-speed automatic
2.3L 5MT FWD (185 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 185 hp 8.3 s 230 5-speed manual
3.0L V6 5AT FWD (200 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 200 hp 8.9 s 235 5-speed automatic
2.3L Turbo 5AT FWD (220 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 220 hp 8.7 s 230 5-speed automatic
2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (220 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 220 hp 7.8 s 235 5-speed manual
2.3L Turbo Aero 5AT FWD (250 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 250 hp 8.2 s 250 5-speed automatic
2.3L Turbo Aero 5MT FWD (250 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 250 hp 6.9 s 250 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2172 cm3 (133 ci)
Power
88 KW @ 4300 RPM120 HP @ 4300 RPM118 BHP @ 4300 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM280 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4663 lbs (2115 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2172 cm3 (133 ci)
Power
88 KW @ 4300 RPM120 HP @ 4300 RPM118 BHP @ 4300 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM280 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124.2 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4607.7 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 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
19.8 gallons (75.0 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
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4608 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 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
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
133.6 mph (215 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
205/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3240.8 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4541.5 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2962 cm3 (181 ci)
Power
129 KW @ 4000 RPM175 HP @ 4000 RPM173 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM350 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3428.2 lbs (1555 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4651.7 lbs (2110 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway
40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
136 KW @ 5500 RPM185 HP @ 5500 RPM182 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4608 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
136 KW @ 5500 RPM185 HP @ 5500 RPM182 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3241 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4541.5 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
223 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2962 cm3 (181 ci)
Power
147 KW @ 5000 RPM200 HP @ 5000 RPM197 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
229 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM310 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3505.3 lbs (1590 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4651.7 lbs (2110 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
Highway
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
263 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
162 KW @ 5500 RPM220 HP @ 5500 RPM217 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
229 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM310 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3329 lbs (1510 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4608 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 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
162 KW @ 5500 RPM220 HP @ 5500 RPM217 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
229 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM310 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4541.5 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km)
Highway
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
184 KW @ 5300 RPM250 HP @ 5300 RPM247 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM350 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3373 lbs (1530 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4608 lbs (2090 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2290 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
184 KW @ 5300 RPM250 HP @ 5300 RPM247 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM350 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
19.8 gallons (75.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 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
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
190.2 in (4831 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3295.9 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4541.5 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
Highway
36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km
Length4,831 mm
Width1,791 mm
Height1,481 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,470 – 1,590 kg
Torque240 – 350 Nm

Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.