SAAB 9-5 2005 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S80) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 57 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.2 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller. SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, SAAB 9-5 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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