SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, but SAAB 9-5 torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V70. SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.5 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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