Saab 9-5 II or Volvo XC70 II (P3)?

2010–2012 vs 2007–2016 · Sedan vs Wagon

In short

Length: 9-5 II 5,008 mm, XC70 II (P3) 4,838 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: 9-5 II 513 l, XC70 II (P3) 575 l.
Lowest consumption: 9-5 II 5.3 l/100 km, XC70 II (P3) 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: 9-5 II 118–221 kW, XC70 II (P3) 129–158 kW.
Standard equipment: 9-5 II 25 items (Linear), XC70 II (P3) 36 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Saab 9-5 II2010–2012 · 5 engines · Linear, Vector, AeroSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo XC70 II (P3)2007–2016 · 3 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Saab 9-5 II2010–2012no listings	Volvo XC70 II (P3)2007–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,008 mm	Length4,838 mm
Width	Width1,868 mm	Width1,861 mm
Height	Height1,466 mm	Height1,604 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,837 mm	Wheelbase2,815 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume513 l	Trunk volume575 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,735 kg–1,950 kg	Curb weight1,750 kg–1,860 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2012	Production years2007–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines3
Power	Power118–221 kW (160–300 hp)	Power129–158 kW (175–215 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.8	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TiD	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · D4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.8 V6 XWD	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · D5 AWD
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsLinear · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Linear	Items in the base trim36 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · Linear	Items in the top trim38 · Summum
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 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 · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Saab 9-5 II or Volvo XC70 II (P3)?

Length: Saab 9-5 II 5,008 mm, Volvo XC70 II (P3) 4,838 mm (a 170 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,837 vs 2,815 mm. Boot: 513 vs 575 l.

Which uses less fuel — Saab 9-5 II or Volvo XC70 II (P3)?

The most frugal Saab 9-5 II uses 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TiD); the most frugal Volvo XC70 II (P3) 4.9 l/100 km (D4).

Which is more powerful — Saab 9-5 II or Volvo XC70 II (P3)?

The strongest Saab 9-5 II makes 221 kW (300 hp) (2.8 V6 XWD); the strongest Volvo XC70 II (P3) 158 kW (215 hp) (D5 AWD).

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