SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 255 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo C70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo C70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 404 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5600 | |
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