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
Manual
Engine:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
150 HP
126 HP
Torque:
215 NM
170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.5 seconds
11.7 seconds
SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
10.0
SAAB 9000 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that by driving the SAAB 9000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway
860 km on highway
Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
no data
470 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
