Volvo V90 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Volvo V90 engine produces 20 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 50 NM less than SAAB 9-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 11.4 | |
| Volvo V90 consumes 0.3 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 V90 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
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 V90) 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: | 4.86 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volvo V90 is 5 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V90 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 1.1 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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