Volvo V70 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 35 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 4 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 66 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1.1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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