SAAB 9-3 2005 vs Volvo V70 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.1 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2005 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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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 | |
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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`600 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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