Car comparison

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

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250 hp2290 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2001

Comparison overview

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Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    244 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3)375 hpSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hpSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hpSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
Power
375hp280kW+125 hp
325hp242kW+75 hp
295hp220kW+45 hp
250hp186kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.3 s
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-9.2 s
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.0 s
6.2s-0.7 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
14.5s-7.2 s
Calculated
16.7s-5.0 s
Calculated
18.3s-3.4 s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
244hp/t182kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,290cc140cu in
2,290cc140cu in
2,290cc140cu in
2,290cc140cu in
Length
4,810mm189in
4,810mm189in
4,810mm189in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,705mm106in
2,705mm106in
2,705mm106in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L

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 Aero (Stage 3) 375 hpSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2) 325 hpSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1) 295 hpSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero 250 hpPowerTorque
  • Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3) 375 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2) 325 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1) 295 hp: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero 250 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3)375 hp5,300 rpm1,900 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp5,300 rpm1,900 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp5,300 rpm1,900 rpm5,550 rpm
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp5,300 rpm1,900 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3)375 hpSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hpSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hpSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
16.7 s
18.3 s
21.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3) 375 hp has 125 hp more than Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero 250 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero 250 hp and Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3) 375 hp: 125 hp (93 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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 (Stage 3)375 hp
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
1,540 kg
3,395 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 (Stage 3)375 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3) 375 hp and Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero 250 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2) 325 hp and Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1) 295 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3)375 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

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 (Stage 3)375 hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3)375 hp
375 hp
280 kW
5.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp
325 hp
242 kW
5.9 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
6.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (Stage 3)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3) 375 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3)375 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3)375 hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3)375 hpSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2)325 hpSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1)295 hpSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero250 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
325 hp
242 kW
295 hp
220 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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
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
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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3) 375 hpSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 2) 325 hpSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 1) 295 hpSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero 250 hp
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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