Nissan Altima (2002 – 2006) vs Saab 9-5 SportCombi (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Nissan Altima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 250 hp. The Saab 9-5 SportCombi has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 180 km/h. The Nissan Altima is the lighter car, from 1,379 kg against 1,520 kg. At 4,890 mm, the Nissan Altima is 59 mm longer than the Saab 9-5 SportCombi.
| Specification |
Nissan
Altima
2002 – 2006
|
Saab
9-5 SportCombi
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 – 264 hp | 120 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 244 – 340 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.3 – 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 180 km/h | 190 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.9 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,884 – 4,890 mm | 4,831 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,458 – 1,471 mm | 1,499 – 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,379 – 1,498 kg | 1,520 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.