Saab 9000 (1994 – 1997) vs Citroën XM (1994 – 1997): specs compared
The Saab 9000 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.0 s. The Citroën XM uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. At 4,790 mm, the Saab 9000 is 81 mm longer than the Citroën XM.
| Specification |
Saab
9000
1994 – 1997
|
Citroën
XM
1994 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 211 hp | 83 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 323 Nm | 145 – 285 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 12.0 s | 8.0 – 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 176 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 11.7 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,475 kg | 1,363 – 1,550 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.