Volvo C70 1997 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.4 | 2.0 - 2.3 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 240 HP | 130 - 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 330 NM | 177 - 342 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 - 10.7 seconds | 7.1 - 13 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo C70 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than SAAB 9-3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 - 11.3 | 8.8 - 11.0 | |
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Volvo C70 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9-3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo C70 is 9 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 262 litres | 295 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.7 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`990 kg | ~ 1`823 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3200 | |
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