Volvo S60 2001 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 185 HP | |
Torque: | 214 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 45 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 66 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 10.3 | |
The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
720 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
SAAB 9-5 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: | 4.58 m | 4.83 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
Volvo S60 is 25 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 7 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`800 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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