SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 230 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 90 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 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): | 10.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 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: | 280'000 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, 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 | no data | |
| 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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