Saab 9-5 I or Volkswagen Passat B6?

1997–2009 vs 2005–2010 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 9-5 I 4,836 mm, Passat B6 4,774 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: 9-5 I 500 l, Passat B6 603 l.
Lowest consumption: 9-5 I 6.4 l/100 km, Passat B6 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: 9-5 I 88–191 kW, Passat B6 75–184 kW.
Standard equipment: 9-5 I 22 items (Linear), Passat B6 26 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B62005–2010 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Saab 9-5 I1997–2009no listings	Volkswagen Passat B62005–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,827 mm–4,836 mm	Length4,765 mm–4,774 mm
Width	Width1,792 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,449 mm–1,497 mm	Height1,472 mm–1,517 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,703 mm	Wheelbase2,709 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume416 l–500 l	Trunk volume565 l–603 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,650 kg	Curb weight1,373 kg–1,673 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2009	Production years2005–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines10
Power	Power88–191 kW (120–260 hp)	Power75–184 kW (102–250 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–2.3	Displacement (l)1.4–3.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
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 consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · Aero 2.3T	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 3.2 FSI 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLinear · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Linear	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · Arc	Items in the top trim39 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
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 · Interior4 · 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✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
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)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Saab 9-5 I or Volkswagen Passat B6?

Length: Saab 9-5 I 4,836 mm, Volkswagen Passat B6 4,774 mm (a 62 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,709 mm. Boot: 500 vs 603 l.

Which uses less fuel — Saab 9-5 I or Volkswagen Passat B6?

The most frugal Saab 9-5 I uses 6.4 l/100 km (1.9 TiD); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B6 5.7 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Saab 9-5 I or Volkswagen Passat B6?

The strongest Saab 9-5 I makes 191 kW (260 hp) (Aero 2.3T); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B6 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 FSI 4Motion).

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