Car comparison

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V AerovsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Saab 9-5

2.3 T 16V Aero

250 hp2290 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2001
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.0 i V8 SS

243 hp4981 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaab9-52.3 T 16V AeroHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
250hp186kW
243hp181kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,290cc140cu in
4,981cc304cu in
Length
4,810mm189in
4,885mm192in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,705mm106in
2,790mm110in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V AeroHolden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero5,300 rpm1,900 rpm5,550 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaab9-52.3 T 16V AeroHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
23.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
250 hp
186 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero has 7 hp more than Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS and Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero6.9 s
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaab9-52.3 T 16V AeroHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
250 hp
186 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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