Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo S80 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.
On average, the SAAB 9-5 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Volvo S80. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
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:
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460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1126 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
13 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.
