SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.54 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, SAAB 9-5 has 159 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the SAAB 9-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`260 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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