Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
8.1
The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway
1090 km on highway
SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Volvo V70 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 V70 2002 2.4 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.83 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.49 m
SAAB 9-5 is 12 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
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485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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.
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
