SAAB 9-3 2007 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, 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 XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo XC70 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 XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.56 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 66 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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