Saab 9-5 (2010 – 2012) vs Dodge Avenger (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 287 hp. The Dodge Avenger is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. The Saab 9-5 uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. The Dodge Avenger is the lighter car, from 1,540 kg against 1,595 kg. At 5,006 mm, the Saab 9-5 is 114 mm longer than the Dodge Avenger.
| Specification |
Saab
9-5
2010 – 2012
|
Dodge
Avenger
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United States |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2012 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 13 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 300 hp | 175 – 287 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 400 Nm | 225 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 10.1 s | 6.5 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 249 km/h | 209 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.6 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,006 mm | 4,892 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,483 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,837 mm | 2,766 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,595 – 1,845 kg | 1,540 – 1,634 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.