Volvo S60 2010 vs SAAB 9-3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 17 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 2.04 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S60 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo S60 is 2 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S60 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 351 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S60 has 29 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. The SAAB 9-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4600 | |
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