SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Volvo S60 2000

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SAAB 9-5
2001 - 2005
Volvo S60
2000 - 2004
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9-5 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 120 - 250 HP130 - 300 HP
Torque: 240 - 350 NM192 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 13.5 seconds5.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 - 11.36.5 - 13.0
SAAB 9-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. On average, SAAB 9-5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.83 m4.58 m
Width: 1.79 m1.80 m
Height: 1.50 m1.43 m
SAAB 9-5 is 25 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data424 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1034 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters13 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 2.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`800~ 2`030
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 12001400
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-5 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volvo S60 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
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