Saab 9-5

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
2006 Saab 9-5 Sedan
2006 Saab 9-5 SportCombi
2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 9-5 Sedan | 175 hp (130 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.3 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | 1,555 kg (3,428 lb) | 3.0 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 22 mpg |
| 2006 9-5 Sedan | 185 hp (138 kW) | 207 lb-ft (281 Nm) | 8.3 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | 1,470 kg (3,241 lb) | 2.3 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 22 mpg |
| 2006 9-5 SportCombi | 185 hp (138 kW) | 207 lb-ft (281 Nm) | 8.8 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | 1,520 kg (3,351 lb) | 2.3 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 22 mpg |
| 2010 9-5 Sedan | 220 hp (164 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 8.5 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 20 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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