Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 95 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 70 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.7
10.4
The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.3 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 V70 could require 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
75 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
740 km on highway
970 km on highway
SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.81 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.41 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 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
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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.
