Car comparison

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V AerovsVolvo S70 2.3 T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Saab 9-5

2.3 T 16V Aero

250 hp2290 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2001
VS

Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaab9-52.3 T 16V AeroVolvoS702.3 T5
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,290cc140cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,810mm189in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,705mm106in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
500L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V AeroVolvo S70 2.3 T5PowerTorque
  • Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero5,300 rpm1,900 rpm5,550 rpm
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaab9-52.3 T 16V AeroVolvoS702.3 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
250 hp
186 kW
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero has 10 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoS702.3 T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero6.9 s
VolvoS702.3 T57.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoS702.3 T5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaab9-52.3 T 16V AeroVolvoS702.3 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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