SAAB 9000 1994 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 and Volvo 960 have the same engine power, but SAAB 9000 torque is 27 NM more than Volvo 960. SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9000 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9000 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9000 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9000) 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 960) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 491 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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