SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 48 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.7 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S60 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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