SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Volvo C70 1997
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.3 | 2.0 - 2.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 - 225 HP | 163 - 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 - 342 NM | 220 - 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 - 13 seconds | 7.5 - 10.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 - 11.0 | 9.5 - 11.3 | |
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SAAB 9-3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo C70. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-3 is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 262 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, SAAB 9-3 has 33 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`823 | ~ 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2200 | |
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