Saab 9-5 vs. Volvo V70
$38,525
$33,550
Highlights
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$38,525
|
$33,550
|
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
Gas I6
|
| MPG |
17 City / 27 Hwy
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
220 hp
|
235 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
Not available
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.0L/121
|
3.2L/195
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
220 @ 5500
|
235 @ 6200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
258 @ 2500
|
236 @ 3200
|
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
Gas I6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 27 Hwy
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
16 x 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
16 x 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/55HR17
|
P225/55R16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/55HR17
|
P225/55R16
|
Suspension
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
4-link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
16
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
37 ft
|
Measurements
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
55 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
73 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
18 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
72 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
111 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
39 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
35 in
|
| Length, Overall |
197 in
|
190 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
55 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
96 ft³
|
98 ft³
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
37 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
495 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
330 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
3,300 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
3,527 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
3,300 lbs
|
Safety
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2011 Saab 9-5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.05 x -TBD- in
|
12.4 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.26 x -TBD- in
|
11.9 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Saab 9-5 or the 2010 Volvo V70?
The 2010 Volvo V70 is more reliable than the 2011 Saab 9-5 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2010 V70 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 9-5.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Saab 9-5 or the 2010 Volvo V70?
The 2010 Volvo V70 is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Saab 9-5 with 21 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Saab 9-5 or the 2010 Volvo V70?
The 2010 Volvo V70 is cheaper than the 2011 Saab 9-5 with a $33,550 starting MSRP versus a $38,525 starting MSRP.
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