SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
6.5
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
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
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on SAAB 9-5
Used also on Volvo S80
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1034 litres
SAAB 9-3 has 1 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60.
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.
