SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Volvo S80 1998

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SAAB 9-5
1997 - 2001
Volvo S80
1998 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol)2.0 - 2.9 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 150 - 230 HP130 - 272 HP
Torque: 240 - 350 NM192 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 11.6 seconds7.2 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 - 11.16.4 - 13.0
On average, the SAAB 9-5 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Volvo S80.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.82 m
Width: 1.79 m1.83 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 m
SAAB 9-5 is smaller, but slightly higher.
SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1126 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 S80, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`800~ 2`071
Safety:
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 10001200
Rating in user reviews: 9.4/10 8.6/10
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-5 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Volvo S80 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
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