Nissan Altima (2002 – 2006) vs Saab 9-5 SportCombi (2001 – 2005): specs compared

The Nissan Altima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 250 hp. The Saab 9-5 SportCombi has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 180 km/h. The Nissan Altima is the lighter car, from 1,379 kg against 1,520 kg. At 4,890 mm, the Nissan Altima is 59 mm longer than the Saab 9-5 SportCombi.

Specification Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2002 – 2006 Saab 9-5 SportCombi Saab 9-5 SportCombi 2001 – 2005
Overview
Origin Japan Sweden
Documented years 2002 – 2006 2001 – 2005
Body style — —
Variants 6 12
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 177 – 264 hp 120 – 250 hp
Torque 244 – 340 Nm 240 – 350 Nm
0–100 km/h — 7.3 – 13.5 s
Top speed 175 – 180 km/h 190 – 245 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy — 6.9 – 11.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,884 – 4,890 mm 4,831 mm
Width 1,788 mm 1,791 mm
Height 1,458 – 1,471 mm 1,499 – 1,501 mm
Wheelbase 2,799 mm 2,700 mm
Curb weight 1,379 – 1,498 kg 1,520 – 1,655 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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