SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Volvo V70 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 230 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 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 | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V70 2003 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo V70 2003 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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