SAAB 9-5 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
10.2
Real fuel consumption:
10.4 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
720 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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.
