Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo V70, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
9.9
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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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.
SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better
