Volvo V90 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Volvo V90 engine produces 4 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 43 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 11.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 V90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90 | 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 V90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 602 litres | 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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