SAAB 9-3 2006 vs Volvo C70 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo C70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-3 engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo C70, but torque is 90 NM more than Volvo C70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 262 litres | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 27 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.7 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: | 2`040 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C70 has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2400 | |
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