Saab 9-5 vs Volvo V70

The Saab 9-5 and the Volvo V70 are rated the same on fuel economy: 22 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

	Saab 9-5	Volvo V70
Complaints (NHTSA)	30	120
Most reported problem	Electrical system	Engine
Crashes and fires	1 and 3	4 and 6
Typical mileage at complaint	47,000 miles	85,000 miles
Recalls	2	5
Fuel economy, combined	22 MPG	22 MPG
City and highway	18 and 27	19 and 28
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$3,050	$3,750

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 30 complaints for the Saab 9-5 and 120 for the Volvo V70. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.

Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Saab 9-5, 5 for the Volvo V70.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage