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Saab 9-5

2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan
2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Saab built the 9-5 in 1997–2012. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 2004 Saab 9-5 Sedan to the 2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan. Body styles here: Hatchback. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
1997–2012
Brand from
Sweden
Body styles
Hatchback
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
4 cars

How it changed

Power went from 175 hp in the 2004 9-5 Sedan to 220 hp in the 2010 9-5 Sedan. It got heavier along the way: 1,555 kg for the 2004 car, 1,625 kg for the 2010. The most powerful here is the 2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan at 220 hp (164 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2006 Saab 9-5 Sedan, in 8.3 s.

Every 9-5 in the catalog

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2004 9-5 Sedan175 hp (130 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)9.3 s134 mph (216 km/h)1,555 kg (3,428 lb)3.0 L V6Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual22 mpg
2006 9-5 Sedan185 hp (138 kW)207 lb-ft (281 Nm)8.3 s143 mph (230 km/h)1,470 kg (3,241 lb)2.3 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual22 mpg
2006 9-5 SportCombi185 hp (138 kW)207 lb-ft (281 Nm)8.8 s143 mph (230 km/h)1,520 kg (3,351 lb)2.3 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual22 mpg
2010 9-5 Sedan220 hp (164 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)8.5 s146 mph (235 km/h)1,625 kg (3,583 lb)2.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual20 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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