Volvo S60 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 48 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 63 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S60 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 6 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 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 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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