SAAB 9-3 2005 vs Volvo V70 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 65 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2005 2.4 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`160 | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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