Renault Vel Satis (2002 – 2005) vs Saab 9-5 SportCombi (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Renault Vel Satis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 256 hp against 250 hp. The Saab 9-5 SportCombi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 235 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,615 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Vel Satis
2002 – 2005
|
Saab
9-5 SportCombi
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 241 hp | 120 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 249 – 350 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 10.9 s | 7.3 – 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 190 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 11.5 L/100 km | 6.9 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 mm | 4,831 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,577 mm | 1,499 – 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,615 – 1,710 kg | 1,520 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.