Volvo S80 2003 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 196 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 54 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 70 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.8 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo S80 is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 5 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): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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