Saab 9-5 (1997 – 2001) vs Honda Accord (1997 – 2002): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 225 km/h. The Honda Accord is the lighter car, from 1,315 kg against 1,485 kg.
| Specification |
Saab
9-5
1997 – 2001
|
Honda
Accord
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 230 hp | 135 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 188 – 264 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.6 s | 8.5 – 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 240 km/h | 196 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 11.1 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,806 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,485 – 1,630 kg | 1,315 – 1,505 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.