SAAB 9-3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
8.4
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
64 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
1040 km on highway
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.81 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.55 m
SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 18 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 15 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1580 litres
Turning diameter:
10.5 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
