Saab 900 Classic or Saab 900 NG900?

1978–1994 vs 1993–1998 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: 900 Classic 4,680 mm, 900 NG900 4,637 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: 900 Classic 450 l, 900 NG900 411 l.
Lowest consumption: 900 Classic 9 l/100 km, 900 NG900 8.6 l/100 km.
Power: 900 Classic 94–129 kW, 900 NG900 96–136 kW.
Standard equipment: 900 Classic 17 items (S), 900 NG900 18 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Saab 900 Classic1978–1994 · 6 engines · S, GLE, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Saab 900 NG9001993–1998 · 5 engines · S, SESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Saab 900 Classic1978–1994no listings	Saab 900 NG9001993–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,680 mm	Length4,637 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,711 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm	Height1,433 mm–1,436 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,517 mm	Wheelbase2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume240 l–450 l	Trunk volume288 l–411 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,285 kg	Curb weight1,305 kg–1,430 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1978–1994	Production years1993–1998
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines5
Power	Power94–129 kW (128–175 hp)	Power96–136 kW (131–185 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.1	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.0i	Lowest consumption8.6 l/100 km · 2.0i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 2.0 Turbo 16	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0 Turbo
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsS · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · S	Items in the base trim18 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · GLE	Items in the top trim24 · SE
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 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✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Athermal Glazing	Athermal Glazing✓	Athermal Glazing—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety0 · 2
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Saab 900 Classic or Saab 900 NG900?

Length: Saab 900 Classic 4,680 mm, Saab 900 NG900 4,637 mm (a 43 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,517 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 450 vs 411 l.

Which uses less fuel — Saab 900 Classic or Saab 900 NG900?

The most frugal Saab 900 Classic uses 9 l/100 km (2.0i); the most frugal Saab 900 NG900 8.6 l/100 km (2.0i).

Which is more powerful — Saab 900 Classic or Saab 900 NG900?

The strongest Saab 900 Classic makes 129 kW (175 hp) (2.0 Turbo 16); the strongest Saab 900 NG900 136 kW (185 hp) (2.0 Turbo).

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