Volvo C70 1999 vs SAAB 9-3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo C70) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 13 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 90 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 8 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 262 litres | 235 litres | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo C70 has 27 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.7 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: | 2`000 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5000 | |
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