SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.56 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 66 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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