Volvo 940 1996 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 15 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 24 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo 940) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 7 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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