Saab 9-3 SportCombi (2004 – 2008) vs Volvo V70 (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Volvo V70 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 250 hp. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. The Saab 9-3 SportCombi uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,709 mm, the Volvo V70 is 56 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 SportCombi.
| Specification |
Saab
9-3 SportCombi
2004 – 2008
|
Volvo
V70
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 250 hp | 125 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 350 Nm | 220 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.5 s | 6.8 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 245 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 11.0 L/100 km | 6.5 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,653 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,570 kg | 1,470 – 1,612 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.