Saab 9-5 (2001 – 2005) vs Lancia Thesis (2001 – 2009): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,470 kg against 1,680 kg. At 4,887 mm, the Lancia Thesis is 56 mm longer than the Saab 9-5.
| Specification |
Saab
9-5
2001 – 2005
|
Lancia
Thesis
2001 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 250 hp | 150 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 226 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 13.0 s | 8.8 – 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 250 km/h | 206 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 11.1 L/100 km | 7.5 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,831 mm | 4,887 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,804 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 – 1,590 kg | 1,680 – 1,820 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.