SAAB 9-3 2005 vs Volvo V70 2004
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SAAB 9-3
2005 - 2007
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Saab 9-3 Sport Estate 1.8i | 122 HP | Petrol | Manual
Saab 9-3 Sport Estate 1.8t | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Saab 9-3 Sport Estate 1.8t | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Sport Estate 1.9 TiD | 120 HP | Diesel | Manual
Sport Estate 1.9 TiD | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Sport Estate 1.9 TiD | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Sport Estate 2.0 Turbo | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sport Estate 2.0 Turbo | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sport Estate 2.0 Turbo | 210 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Sport Estate 2.0t | 175 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sport Estate 2.0t | 175 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Sport Estate 2.0t | 175 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sport Estate 2.8 Turbo V6 | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sport Estate 2.8 Turbo V6 | 250 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70
2004 - 2008
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Volvo V70 2.0T | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.0T | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4 D | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 D | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4 D5 | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 D5 | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4 D5 AWD | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.4 D5 AWD | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.5 T | 210 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.5 T | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.5 T AWD | 210 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.5 T AWD | 210 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 D | 126 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V70 D5 | 185 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V70 D5 | 185 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V70 D5 AWD | 185 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 D5 AWD | 185 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 R | 300 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 R | 300 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 T5 | 260 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 T5 | 260 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4D | 126 HP | Diesel | Manual
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9-3 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo V70 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 2.8 2.0 - 2.5
Performance
Power:
120 - 250 HP 126 - 300 HP
Torque:
167 - 350 NM 192 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.9 - 11.5 seconds 5.9 - 12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7 - 11.0 6.5 - 13.6
SAAB 9-3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V70. On average, SAAB 9-3 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m 4.71 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.80 m
Height:
1.49 m 1.49 m
SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
419 litres 485 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
no data 1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 66 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters 11.9 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`579 ~ 2`129
Safety:
no data no data
Quality:
high
below average
Average price (€):
1400 2600
Rating in user reviews:
8.5 /10
8.1 /10
Pros and Cons:
SAAB 9-3 has
lower fuel consumption better manoeuvrability fewer faults lower price
Volvo V70 has
available with 4x4 drive roomier boot
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