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 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
7.6
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 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 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 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
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.
