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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
150 HP
126 HP
Torque:
215 NM
170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
12.1 seconds
SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
10.1
Real fuel consumption:
10.7 l/100km
10.9 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9000 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9000 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
580 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
850 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.39 m
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 4 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
470 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.