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
SAAB 9-3 2010 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 2010 2.0 engine
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.
