Volvo S60 2002 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 25 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 40 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo S60 has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.58 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: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 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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