SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.3 l/100km
7.1 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
790 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
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
