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:
2.4 Diesel
2.2 Diesel
Performance
Power:
130 HP
120 HP
Torque:
280 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
11.9 seconds
Volvo S60 engine produces 10 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
6.9
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1080 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1380 km on highway
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
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
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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.