Lancia Thesis (2001 – 2009) vs Saab 9-5 SportCombi (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 SportCombi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 240 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,680 kg. At 4,887 mm, the Lancia Thesis is 56 mm longer than the Saab 9-5 SportCombi.
| Specification |
Lancia
Thesis
2001 – 2009
|
Saab
9-5 SportCombi
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2009 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 230 hp | 120 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 226 – 380 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 10.1 s | 7.3 – 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 240 km/h | 190 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 14.9 L/100 km | 6.9 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,887 mm | 4,831 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,499 – 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,680 – 1,820 kg | 1,520 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.