Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 16 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
4.5
Real fuel consumption:
5.7 l/100km
6.6 l/100km
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1550 km in combined cycle
1010 km with real consumption
1060 km with real consumption
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.54 m
SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
419 litres
575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 156 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better
