Volvo S60 2002 vs SAAB 9-5 2002
| 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 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 43 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 60 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volvo S60 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo S60 2002 2.4 engine | |||
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`050 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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