Volvo V70 1996 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
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Volvo V70
1996 - 2000
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Volvo V70 2.0 | 126 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.0 | 126 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 T AWD | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.4 T AWD | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.4 T XC | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.4 T XC | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.5 | 144 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.5 | 144 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.5 20V | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.5 20V | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.5 D | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V70 2.5 D | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.5 T | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.5 T | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 R | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 R | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 R AWD | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 R AWD | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 R AWD | 265 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 T-5 | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 T-5 | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 T-5 | 240 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 T-5 | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 TDI 2.5 | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V70 TDI 2.5 | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.0 20V Turbo | 225 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.0 20V Turbo | 225 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.0 20V | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.0 20V | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
SAAB 9-5
1999 - 2001
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Saab 9-5 Estate 2.0 T | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Saab 9-5 Estate 2.0 T | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 T | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 T | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 T | 185 HP | Petrol | Manual
Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 T | 185 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero | 230 HP | Petrol | Manual
Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero | 230 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Estate 3.0 V6 T | 200 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/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 HP 150 - 230 HP
Torque:
170 - 350 NM 240 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.8 - 12.5 seconds 7.3 - 12.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3 - 12.2 9.3 - 11.4
Volvo V70 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9-5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m 4.81 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.79 m
Height:
1.42 m 1.50 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 litres no data
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1580 litres no data
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters 10.8 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 data no data
Quality:
below average
above average
Average price (€):
1200 800
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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