SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 50 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
9.0
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
58 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.65 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 19 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
425 litres
SAAB 9-5 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-5 has 75 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3.
