Volvo V90 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999

 
Volvo V90
1997 - 1998
SAAB 9-5
1999 - 2001
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 180 HP200 HP
Torque: 260 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds9.4 seconds
Volvo V90 engine produces 20 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 50 NM less than SAAB 9-5.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.711.4
Volvo V90 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres75 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 680 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle

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 m4.81 m
Width: 1.75 m1.79 m
Height: 1.45 m1.50 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 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1702 litresno data
Turning diameter: 9.7 meters10.8 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`1001`800
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 2200800
Pros and Cons: Volvo V90 has
  • better manoeuvrability
SAAB 9-5 has
  • more power
  • lower price
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