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 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
419 litres
575 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 156 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.9 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
