1999-2008 Saab 9-5: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Saab 9-5 include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 106.4 | 106.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 189.2 | 189.3 |
| Overall Width, in. | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Overall Height, in. | 57.0 | 58.9 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3360 | 3470 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 15.9 | 73.0 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.7 | 38.7 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 37.642.4 | 42.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.6 | 38.2 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 36.6 | 36.6 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Each version of the Saab got its own turbocharged engine. Base models (later called Linear) used a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder that made 170 horsepower--boosted to 185 in 2001. A 3.0-liter V6, rated at 200 hp, went into the SE (later called Arc). The sporty Aero held a 230-horsepower 2.3-liter 4-cylinder, which grew to 250 hp for 2002. Saab drops the turbocharged 200-hp V6 for the 9-5 in 2004.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 2.3 / 140 | 170-185 | 207 | 5-speed manual: 21/29 4-speed automatic: 19/27 5-speed automatic: 20/29 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 2.3 / 140 | 230-250 | 258 | 5-speed manual: 20/28 4-speed automatic: 18/24 5-speed automatic: 20/30 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 19.2 5-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbocharged dohc V6 | 3.0 / 180 | 200 | 229 | 4-speed automatic: 18/26 5-speed automatic: 18/26 |
4-speed automatic: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Sweden
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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