Saab 9-5 SportCombi (1998 – 2001) vs Honda Avancier (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 SportCombi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 215 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 216 km/h. The Honda Avancier uses less fuel, from 8.5 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,500 kg against 1,560 kg. At 4,808 mm, the Saab 9-5 SportCombi is 109 mm longer than the Honda Avancier.
| Specification |
Saab
9-5 SportCombi
1998 – 2001
|
Honda
Avancier
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 230 hp | 150 – 215 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 206 – 272 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 12.5 s | 8.8 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 240 km/h | 179 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 11.7 L/100 km | 8.5 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,808 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,766 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,560 – 1,740 kg | 1,500 – 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.