Opel Omega Caravan (1999 – 2003) vs Saab 9-5 SportCombi (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 SportCombi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 218 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. The Opel Omega Caravan uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. The Saab 9-5 SportCombi is the lighter car, from 1,560 kg against 1,590 kg. At 4,900 mm, the Opel Omega Caravan is 92 mm longer than the Saab 9-5 SportCombi.
| Specification |
Opel
Omega Caravan
1999 – 2003
|
Saab
9-5 SportCombi
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 16 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 218 hp | 150 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 300 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 16.0 s | 7.3 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 235 km/h | 204 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 13.7 L/100 km | 9.3 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,808 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 – 2,731 mm | 2,703 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 – 17,331,661 kg | 1,560 – 1,740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.