SAAB 9000 1991 vs Volvo 850 1996
| 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: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 212 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9000 engine produces 100 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 138 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.0 | |
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The SAAB 9000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the SAAB 9000 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | no data | 445 litres | |
| 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 (kg): | 1`800 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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