Volkswagen Passat (1993 – 1996) vs Saab 900 (1994 – 1998): specs compared
The Saab 900 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 174 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 224 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,177 kg against 1,280 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat
1993 – 1996
|
Saab
900
1994 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1996 | 1994 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 174 hp | 131 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 235 Nm | 177 – 263 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 18.0 s | 8.5 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 224 km/h | 190 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 9.6 L/100 km | 9.1 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,641 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,177 – 1,325 kg | 1,280 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.