Saab 9-5 (2001 – 2005) vs Nissan Altima (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Nissan Altima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 250 hp. The Saab 9-5 has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 180 km/h. The Nissan Altima is the lighter car, from 1,379 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,890 mm, the Nissan Altima is 59 mm longer than the Saab 9-5.
| Specification |
Saab
9-5
2001 – 2005
|
Nissan
Altima
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 250 hp | 177 – 264 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 244 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 13.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 196 – 250 km/h | 175 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 11.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,831 mm | 4,884 – 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,458 – 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 – 1,590 kg | 1,379 – 1,498 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.