Volvo S80 1998 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 50 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 40 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.2 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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