Subaru Outback (1998 – 2002) vs Saab 9-5 SportCombi (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Saab 9-5 SportCombi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 209 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 210 km/h. The Subaru Outback uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,560 kg. At 4,808 mm, the Saab 9-5 SportCombi is 89 mm longer than the Subaru Outback.
| Specification |
Subaru
Outback
1998 – 2002
|
Saab
9-5 SportCombi
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 209 hp | 150 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 223 – 282 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 9.5 s | 7.3 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 210 km/h | 204 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 10.5 L/100 km | 9.3 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,808 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,703 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,415 – 1,485 kg | 1,560 – 1,740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.