Saab 9-5 (2005 – 2009) vs Vauxhall Vectra VXR (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 255 hp. The Vauxhall Vectra VXR is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 259 km/h against 249 km/h. The Saab 9-5 uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. At 4,836 mm, the Saab 9-5 is 198 mm longer than the Vauxhall Vectra VXR.
| Specification |
Saab
9-5
2005 – 2009
|
Vauxhall
Vectra VXR
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 250 hp | 258 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 355 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.6 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 249 km/h | 259 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 – 10.3 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,836 mm | 4,638 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 – 1,535 kg | 1,477 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.