Volvo S70 1997 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S70) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 9000) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 engine produces 30 HP less power than SAAB 9000, but torque is 30 NM more than SAAB 9000. Due to the lower power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.6 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S70 is 7 cm shorter than the SAAB 9000, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.7 metres less than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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