SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is larger. SAAB 9-5 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means SAAB 9-5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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