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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 30 NM more 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): | 9.8 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.9 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 1.3 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 640 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: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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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