Saab 9000 or Volvo V70 I?

1984–1998 vs 1996–2000 · Liftback/Sedan vs Wagon

In short

Length: 9000 4,794 mm, V70 I 4,710 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: 9000 500 l, V70 I 440 l.
Lowest consumption: 9000 9 l/100 km, V70 I 6.7 l/100 km.
Power: 9000 96–165 kW, V70 I 103–142 kW.
Standard equipment: 9000 21 items (CS), V70 I 21 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Saab 90001984–1998 · 6 engines · CS, CSE, CDE, AeroSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Saab 90001984–1998no listings	Volvo V70 I1996–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,620 mm–4,794 mm	Length4,710 mm
Width	Width1,764 mm–1,778 mm	Width1,760 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm	Height1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,672 mm	Wheelbase2,664 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume490 l–500 l	Trunk volume440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,305 kg–1,500 kg	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1984–1998	Production years1996–2000
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines3
Power	Power96–165 kW (131–224 hp)	Power103–142 kW (140–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9 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 · 2.3 Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.5T
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsCS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · CS	Items in the base trim21 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim24 · CSE	Items in the top trim30 · SE
Equipment · Comfort6 · 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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear 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—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
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 9000 or Volvo V70 I?

Length: Saab 9000 4,794 mm, Volvo V70 I 4,710 mm (a 84 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,672 vs 2,664 mm. Boot: 500 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Saab 9000 or Volvo V70 I?

The most frugal Saab 9000 uses 9 l/100 km (2.0i); the most frugal Volvo V70 I 6.7 l/100 km (2.5 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Saab 9000 or Volvo V70 I?

The strongest Saab 9000 makes 165 kW (224 hp) (Aero 2.3T); the strongest Volvo V70 I 142 kW (193 hp) (2.5T).

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