Saab 9-5 (2001 – 2005) vs Nissan Skyline (2001 – 2006): specs compared
The Nissan Skyline is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 250 hp. The Saab 9-5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. The Nissan Skyline is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,831 mm, the Saab 9-5 is 155 mm longer than the Nissan Skyline.
| Specification |
Saab
9-5
2001 – 2005
|
Nissan
Skyline
2001 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 250 hp | 215 – 272 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 270 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 13.0 s | 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 250 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 11.1 L/100 km | 8.3 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,831 mm | 4,676 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 – 1,590 kg | 1,450 – 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.