SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
7.6
SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S60 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Volvo S80
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect.
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.
