Saab 9000 (1994 – 1997) vs Volvo 960 (1994 – 1997): specs compared
The Saab 9000 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 10.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,460 kg. At 4,870 mm, the Volvo 960 is 80 mm longer than the Saab 9000.
| Specification |
Saab
9000
1994 – 1997
|
Volvo
960
1994 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 211 hp | 170 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 323 Nm | 233 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 12.0 s | 9.1 – 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 204 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 11.7 L/100 km | 10.5 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,475 kg | 1,460 – 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.