Volvo V70 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 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: | 126 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 104 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 180 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.50 m | |
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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 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.6 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 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 | |
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