The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9000 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S70 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
SAAB 9000 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S70. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.39 m
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 4 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
488 litres
470 litres
SAAB 9000 has 18 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S70, which means SAAB 9000 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
