SAAB 9000 1994 vs Volvo S70 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 71 HP more power than Volvo S70, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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