Saab 900 NG900 or Volvo V70 I?

1993–1998 vs 1996–2000 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Wagon

In short

Length: 900 NG900 4,637 mm, V70 I 4,710 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: 900 NG900 411 l, V70 I 440 l.
Lowest consumption: 900 NG900 8.6 l/100 km, V70 I 6.7 l/100 km.
Power: 900 NG900 96–136 kW, V70 I 103–142 kW.
Standard equipment: 900 NG900 18 items (S), V70 I 21 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Saab 900 NG9001993–1998 · 5 engines · S, SESpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Saab 900 NG9001993–1998no listings	Volvo V70 I1996–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,637 mm	Length4,710 mm
Width	Width1,711 mm	Width1,760 mm
Height	Height1,433 mm–1,436 mm	Height1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,664 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume288 l–411 l	Trunk volume440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,305 kg–1,430 kg	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–1998	Production years1996–2000
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines3
Power	Power96–136 kW (131–185 hp)	Power103–142 kW (140–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5	Displacement (l)2.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.6 l/100 km · 2.0i	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0 Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.5T
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · 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 · Comfort3 · 4
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 & lights3 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety2 · 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 900 NG900 or Volvo V70 I?

Length: Volvo V70 I 4,710 mm, Saab 900 NG900 4,637 mm (a 73 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,664 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 440 vs 411 l.

Which uses less fuel — Saab 900 NG900 or Volvo V70 I?

The most frugal Saab 900 NG900 uses 8.6 l/100 km (2.0i); the most frugal Volvo V70 I 6.7 l/100 km (2.5 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Saab 900 NG900 or Volvo V70 I?

The strongest Saab 900 NG900 makes 136 kW (185 hp) (2.0 Turbo); the strongest Volvo V70 I 142 kW (193 hp) (2.5T).

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