SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Volvo S60 2000
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 25 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`010 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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