Saab 9-5 (2005 – 2009) vs Honda Accord (2005 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 260 hp at most. The Saab 9-5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 233 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,470 kg against 1,545 kg.
| Specification |
Saab
9-5
2005 – 2009
|
Honda
Accord
2005 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2005 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 250 hp | 169 – 257 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 217 – 315 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.6 s | 8.0 – 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 249 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 – 10.3 L/100 km | 8.1 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,836 mm | 4,854 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 – 1,535 kg | 1,545 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.