SAAB 9000 1994 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9000) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S70, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.6 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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 S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 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 7 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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