Volvo V70 (1997 – 1999) vs Saab 9-5 (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Volvo V70 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 230 hp. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. The Saab 9-5 uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. At 4,806 mm, the Saab 9-5 is 86 mm longer than the Volvo V70.
| Specification |
Volvo
V70
1997 – 1999
|
Saab
9-5
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1997 – 1999 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 150 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 240 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 6.9 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 209 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 9.2 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,806 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,703 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,478 kg | 1,485 – 1,630 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.