SAAB 9-5 1999 vs Volvo XC70 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC70) 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 67 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.56 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier 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 (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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