Saab 9-5 I or Saab 9-5 II?

1997–2009 vs 2010–2012 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: 9-5 I 4,836 mm, 9-5 II 5,008 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: 9-5 I 500 l, 9-5 II 513 l.
Lowest consumption: 9-5 I 6.4 l/100 km, 9-5 II 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: 9-5 I 88–191 kW, 9-5 II 118–221 kW.
Standard equipment: 9-5 I 22 items (Linear), 9-5 II 25 items (Linear).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Saab 9-5 II2010–2012 · 5 engines · Linear, Vector, AeroSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Saab 9-5 I1997–2009no listings	Saab 9-5 II2010–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,827 mm–4,836 mm	Length5,008 mm
Width	Width1,792 mm	Width1,868 mm
Height	Height1,449 mm–1,497 mm	Height1,466 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,703 mm	Wheelbase2,837 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume416 l–500 l	Trunk volume513 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,650 kg	Curb weight1,735 kg–1,950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2009	Production years2010–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines5
Power	Power88–191 kW (120–260 hp)	Power118–221 kW (160–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–2.3	Displacement (l)2.0–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TiD	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TiD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · Aero 2.3T	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.8 V6 XWD
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLinear · Linear
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Linear	Items in the base trim25 · Linear
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · Arc	Items in the top trim25 · Linear
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 1
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✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
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 · Safety5 · 9
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✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Saab 9-5 I or Saab 9-5 II?

Length: Saab 9-5 II 5,008 mm, Saab 9-5 I 4,836 mm (a 172 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,837 vs 2,703 mm. Boot: 513 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Saab 9-5 I or Saab 9-5 II?

The most frugal Saab 9-5 I uses 6.4 l/100 km (1.9 TiD); the most frugal Saab 9-5 II 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TiD).

Which is more powerful — Saab 9-5 I or Saab 9-5 II?

The strongest Saab 9-5 I makes 191 kW (260 hp) (Aero 2.3T); the strongest Saab 9-5 II 221 kW (300 hp) (2.8 V6 XWD).

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