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Saab 9-5 2.3t 5MT FWD (185 HP)

Saab 9-5 · 1997 - 2001 · Petrol

The Saab 9-5 2.3t 5MT FWD (185 HP) produces 185 hp and 280 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and reaches 225 km/h.

Power
185 hp
Torque
280 Nm
0–100
8.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h

Engine

Power 185 hp
Power (kW) 136 kW
Torque 280 Nm
Displacement 2,290 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 70 l

Performance

Top speed 225 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.7 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.3 l/100 km
City consumption 13.5 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.9 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,806 mm
Width 1,793 mm
Height 1,448 mm
Wheelbase 2,703 mm
Ground clearance 160 mm
Cargo volume 501 l
Unladen weight 1,495 kg
Gross weight limit 2,060 kg
Tyre size 205/65Vr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Saab 9-5 2.3t 5MT FWD (185 HP) compared with 3,685 trims of other cars from the 1994–2000 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 185 hp 147 hp
better than 77%
Torque 280 Nm 226 Nm
better than 75%
Top speed 225 km/h 197 km/h
better than 81%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.7 s 11.2 s
better than 78%
Combined consumption 9.3 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 34%
Cargo volume 501 l 480 l
better than 76%
Unladen weight 1,495 kg 1,350 kg
better than 27%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Saab 9-5

Trims and engine versions — Saab 9-5
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.0t 4AT FWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 240 Nm 11.6 s 209 km/h 10.4 l/100 km
2.0t 5MT FWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 240 Nm 9.8 s 216 km/h 9.2 l/100 km
2.3t 4AT FWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 280 Nm 9.5 s 220 km/h 10.3 l/100 km 247 g/km
2.3t 5MT FWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 280 Nm 8.5 s 225 km/h 9.6 l/100 km 230 g/km
2.3t 4AT FWD (185 HP) Petrol 185 hp 280 Nm 9.9 s 220 km/h 10.4 l/100 km
3.0L V6 4AT FWD (200 HP) Petrol 200 hp 310 Nm 8.0 s 235 km/h 11.1 l/100 km 264 g/km
2.3t Aero 4AT FWD (230 HP) Petrol 230 hp 350 Nm 8.2 s 240 km/h 10.8 l/100 km 259 g/km
2.3t Aero 5MT FWD (230 HP) Petrol 230 hp 350 Nm 6.9 s 240 km/h 9.5 l/100 km 228 g/km