SAAB 9-5 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
4.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 l/100km
6.6 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 330 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1110 km in combined cycle
1550 km in combined cycle
1170 km with real consumption
1060 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.54 m
SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
416 litres
575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 159 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the SAAB 9-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
