SAAB 9-3 2004 vs Volvo S60 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S60 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo S60 2001 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`500 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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