SAAB 9-5 2005 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 10 NM less than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.2 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-5 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 | 2`220 | |
| 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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