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):
7.4
9.2
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
58 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
980 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo S60, width is practically the same , 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.