SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 196 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 54 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 11.0 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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