Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Saab 9-5 I?

2005–2011 vs 1997–2009 · Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm, 9-5 I 4,836 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Croma II (Type 194) 6 l/100 km, 9-5 I 6.4 l/100 km.
Power: Croma II (Type 194) 88–147 kW, 9-5 I 88–191 kW.
Standard equipment: Croma II (Type 194) 32 items (Active), 9-5 I 22 items (Linear).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011 · 7 engines · Active, Dynamic, Emotion, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Saab 9-5 I1997–2009 · 6 engines · Linear, Arc, Vector, AeroSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011no listings	Saab 9-5 I1997–2009no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,756 mm–4,783 mm	Length4,827 mm–4,836 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm–1,777 mm	Width1,792 mm
Height	Height1,597 mm–1,603 mm	Height1,449 mm–1,497 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume416 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,670 kg	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,650 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l–63 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years1997–2009
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines6
Power	Power88–147 kW (120–200 hp)	Power88–191 kW (120–260 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.4	Displacement (l)1.9–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.9 Multijet 8V 120	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TiD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.4 Multijet 200	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · Aero 2.3T
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Linear
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Active	Items in the base trim22 · Linear
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Dynamic	Items in the top trim24 · Arc
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Saab 9-5 I?

Length: Saab 9-5 I 4,836 mm, Fiat Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm (a 53 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Saab 9-5 I?

The most frugal Fiat Croma II (Type 194) uses 6 l/100 km (1.9 Multijet 8V 120); the most frugal Saab 9-5 I 6.4 l/100 km (1.9 TiD).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Croma II (Type 194) or Saab 9-5 I?

The strongest Fiat Croma II (Type 194) makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.4 Multijet 200); the strongest Saab 9-5 I 191 kW (260 hp) (Aero 2.3T).

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