Saab 9-3 I or Volvo V70 I?

1998–2003 vs 1996–2000 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Wagon

In short

Length: 9-3 I 4,629 mm, V70 I 4,710 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: 9-3 I 425 l, V70 I 440 l.
Lowest consumption: 9-3 I 5.9 l/100 km, V70 I 6.7 l/100 km.
Power: 9-3 I 85–169 kW, V70 I 103–142 kW.
Standard equipment: 9-3 I 20 items (S), V70 I 21 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Saab 9-3 I1998–2003 · 6 engines · S, SE, Aero, ViggenSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo V70 I1996–2000 · 3 engines · Base, SESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Saab 9-3 I1998–2003no listings	Volvo V70 I1996–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,629 mm	Length4,710 mm
Width	Width1,711 mm	Width1,760 mm
Height	Height1,428 mm	Height1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,605 mm	Wheelbase2,664 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume425 l	Trunk volume440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,395 kg	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2003	Production years1996–2000
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines3
Power	Power85–169 kW (116–230 hp)	Power103–142 kW (140–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.3	Displacement (l)2.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.2 TiD	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.3T Viggen	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.5T
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · S	Items in the base trim21 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · SE	Items in the top trim30 · SE
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Saab 9-3 I or Volvo V70 I?

Length: Volvo V70 I 4,710 mm, Saab 9-3 I 4,629 mm (a 81 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,664 vs 2,605 mm. Boot: 440 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Saab 9-3 I or Volvo V70 I?

The most frugal Saab 9-3 I uses 5.9 l/100 km (2.2 TiD); the most frugal Volvo V70 I 6.7 l/100 km (2.5 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Saab 9-3 I or Volvo V70 I?

The strongest Saab 9-3 I makes 169 kW (230 hp) (2.3T Viggen); the strongest Volvo V70 I 142 kW (193 hp) (2.5T).

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