Volvo V70 2007 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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: | 9.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 35 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 9-3 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 2 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 416 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V70 has 159 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. The SAAB 9-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.9 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): | 2`260 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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