Oldsmobile Intrigue (1997 – 2002) vs Saab 9-5 (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 218 hp. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 203 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,485 kg against 1,558 kg. At 4,968 mm, the Oldsmobile Intrigue is 162 mm longer than the Saab 9-5.
| Specification |
Oldsmobile
Intrigue
1997 – 2002
|
Saab
9-5
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2002 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 218 hp | 150 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 312 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.9 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 203 km/h | 209 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.2 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,968 mm | 4,806 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,769 mm | 2,703 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,558 – 1,624 kg | 1,485 – 1,630 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

