Volvo XC70 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 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 | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 65 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 120 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.8 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 XC70 could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | 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. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo XC70 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 XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 8 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 7 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 XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 66 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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