SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.56 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 is 11 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| SAAB 9-5 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, 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: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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