SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 64 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
4.5
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
1550 km in combined cycle
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
