Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 70 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
8.4
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The B207 engine is primarily installed in Saab vehicles, with its Opel equivalent being the Z20NET, used in the Vectra C. The engine features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing. A distinctive feature is ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.54 m
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
