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):
7.8
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 l/100km
11.0 l/100km
The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.58 m
Width:
2.04 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.43 m
SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 24 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
351 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1034 litres
Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-3 has 73 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. This could mean that the SAAB 9-3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
