Volvo S40 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 65 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 25 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S40 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: | 4.47 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo S40 is 18 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 21 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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