SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 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 less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 440'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| 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 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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