SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2007: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.60 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 and Volvo XC70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. SAAB 9-5 has 159 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.7 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 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 7000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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