Volvo V70 1996 vs SAAB 9-5 1999

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Volvo V70
1996 - 2000
SAAB 9-5
1999 - 2001
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while SAAB 9-5 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol)

Performance

Power: 126 - 265 HP150 - 230 HP
Torque: 170 - 350 NM240 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 - 12.5 seconds7.3 - 12.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.3 - 12.29.3 - 11.4
Volvo V70 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9-5.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.81 m
Width: 1.76 m1.79 m
Height: 1.42 m1.50 m
Volvo V70 is smaller.
Volvo V70 is 9 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 420 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1580 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`994~ 1`800
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 12001000
Rating in user reviews: 8.1/10 9.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo V70 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
SAAB 9-5 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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