Volvo V90 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 180 HP | 200 HP | |
Torque: | 260 NM | 310 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
Volvo V90 engine produces 20 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 50 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite less power, Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.4 | |
Volvo V90 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Volvo V90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
Volvo V90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo V90) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.86 m | 4.81 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
Volvo V90 is 5 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V90 is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 1.1 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`800 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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