SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 30 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
7.2
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
58 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.83 m
4.65 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.49 m
SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 18 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm higher.
