SAAB 9-3 2010 vs Volvo S60 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2010 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 2.04 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 1400 | |
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