Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 16 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
4.5
Real fuel consumption:
5.7 l/100km
6.6 l/100km
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.9 litres less 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
