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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.3 Petrol
2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:
220 HP
250 HP
Torque:
310 NM
330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.2 seconds
7.1 seconds
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
10.0
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.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
930 km on highway
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
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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.
