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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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