Saab 900 Cabrio (1994 – 1998) vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (1993 – 1997): specs compared
Both offer around 185 hp at most. The Saab 900 Cabrio is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 218 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat Variant uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,211 kg against 1,365 kg.
| Specification |
Saab
900 Cabrio
1994 – 1998
|
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | Convertible | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 185 hp | 75 – 184 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 263 Nm | 140 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 12.5 s | 8.9 – 18.3 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 230 km/h | 160 – 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 – 11.3 L/100 km | 5.2 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,641 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,440 kg | 1,211 – 1,441 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.