SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo S60, but torque is 25 NM more than Volvo S60. Despite less power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.0 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 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
SAAB 9-3 2007 2.0 engine: The B207 engine is primarily installed in Saab vehicles, with its Opel equivalent being the Z20NET, used in the Vectra C. The engine features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing. A distinctive feature is ... 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.
