Volvo C70 Convertible (1999 – 2005) vs Saab 9-3 Convertible (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Volvo C70 Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 205 hp. The Saab 9-3 Convertible is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.5 s. The Volvo C70 Convertible has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. The Saab 9-3 Convertible is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,576 kg. At 4,720 mm, the Volvo C70 Convertible is 90 mm longer than the Saab 9-3 Convertible.
| Specification |
Volvo
C70 Convertible
1999 – 2005
|
Saab
9-3 Convertible
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2005 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 239 hp | 205 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 330 Nm | 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 10.7 s | 7.3 – 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 240 km/h | 225 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 – 11.2 L/100 km | 9.6 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,576 – 1,602 kg | 1,410 – 1,435 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.