SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
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 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
630 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine
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.
