SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 29 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
8.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
11.6 l/100km
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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
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.
