Chevrolet Malibu (2005 – 2008) vs Saab 9-5 SportCombi (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 SportCombi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 243 hp. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,549 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Saab 9-5 SportCombi is 58 mm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
2005 – 2008
|
Saab
9-5 SportCombi
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 243 hp | 150 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.3 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 200 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 L/100 km | 6.7 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,703 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,549 kg | 1,520 – 1,590 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.