SAAB 9000 1995 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.9 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 850 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: | 4.76 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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SAAB 9000 is larger. SAAB 9000 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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SAAB 9000 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9000 has 43 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo 850. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`930 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`375 kg | 1`365 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 475 kg | |
| SAAB 9000 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volvo 850. Therefore, SAAB 9000 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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