Car comparison

Volvo S70 2.3 TurbovsSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

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

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Volvo S70

2.3 Turbo

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-2000
VS

Saab 9-5

2.3 T 16V Aero

250 hp2290 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 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
  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

  • 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 economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS702.3 TurboSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,290cc140cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
470L
500L
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.

Volvo S70 2.3 TurboSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V AeroPowerTorque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero5,300 rpm1,900 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS702.3 TurboSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6.7 s
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo and Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS702.3 TurboSaab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
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
Range score
-
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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