Saab vs. Volvo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Saab and Volvo contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Saab and Volvo cars.
When comparing the Saab brand to the Volvo brand, Volvo has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and variety of models offered.
Saab versus Volvo: Pricing and Value: Saab and Volvo both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Saab, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Saab the overall advantage over Volvo.
Saab versus Volvo: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Saab offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Volvo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Saab vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Saab and Volvo vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons.
Saab versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Saab offers In comparison, Volvo offers 12 SUVs, 4 wagons, and 6 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Saab offers . Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 10 plug-in hybrids, and 5 electric vehicles.
Saab offers . Volvo offers 18 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 4 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Saab 9-5 (wagon)
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Saab 9-3
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Saab 9-3 (convertible)
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New Car Pricing
Volvo V70
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Volvo S40
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Volvo C70 (convertible)
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Used Car Pricing
Saab 9-5 (wagon)
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Saab 9-3
$4,774 - $9,737
Saab 9-3 (convertible)
$4,999 - $16,681
Used Car Pricing
Volvo V70
$3,046 - $12,755
Volvo S40
$3,604 - $10,432
Volvo C70 (convertible)
$7,456 - $18,053
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Saab 9-5 (wagon)
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Saab 9-3
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Saab 9-3 (convertible)
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5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Volvo V70
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Volvo S40
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Volvo C70 (convertible)
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Horsepower / Torque
Saab 9-5 (wagon)
260 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Saab 9-3
210 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Saab 9-3 (convertible)
210 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Volvo V70
235 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Volvo S40
227 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Volvo C70 (convertible)
227 hp / 236 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Saab 9-5 (wagon)
17 / 27 / 20
Saab 9-3
21 / 31 / 24
Saab 9-3 (convertible)
20 / 29 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Volvo V70
18 / 27 / 21
Volvo S40
21 / 30 / 24
Volvo C70 (convertible)
19 / 28 / 22
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Saab 9-5 (wagon)
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Saab 9-3
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Saab 9-3 (convertible)
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Volvo V70
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Volvo S40
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Volvo C70 (convertible)
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Saab 9-5 (wagon)
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Saab 9-3
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Saab 9-3 (convertible)
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Volvo V70
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Volvo S40
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Volvo C70 (convertible)
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iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Saab 9-5 (wagon)
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Saab 9-3
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Saab 9-3 (convertible)
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iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Volvo V70
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Volvo S40
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Volvo C70 (convertible)
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iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Saab 9-5 (wagon)
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Saab 9-3
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Saab 9-3 (convertible)
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iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Volvo V70
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Volvo S40
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Volvo C70 (convertible)
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