Which is better: 2011 Saab 9-5 or 2025 Volvo S60?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2011 Saab 9-5 vs 2025 Volvo S60 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2011 Saab 9-5 or 2025 Volvo S60?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Saab 9-5 starts lower at $38,525. Live Volvo S60 listings start at $7,579.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2011 Saab 9-5 or 2025 Volvo S60?

The 2011 Saab 9-5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,525).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2011 Saab 9-5 or 2025 Volvo S60?

The 2025 Volvo S60 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).

Which has better electricRangeMi: 2011 Saab 9-5 or 2025 Volvo S60?

The 2025 Volvo S60 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).

Which has better horsepower: 2011 Saab 9-5 or 2025 Volvo S60?

The 2025 Volvo S60 leads on horsepower in this comparison (455).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2011 Saab 9-5 or 2025 Volvo S60?

The 2025 Volvo S60 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2011 Saab 9-5 vs 2025 Volvo S60?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Volvo S60 (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Saab 9-5 vs Volvo S60

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2011 Saab 9-5

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Overview

Spec	Saab 9-5Turbo4	Volvo S60B5 Core
Selected trim	Turbo4	B5 Core
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	mild hybrid
Model year	2011	2025

Pricing & market

Spec	Saab 9-5Turbo4	Volvo S60B5 Core
MSRP	$38,525 (best)	$42,600
Lowest listing price	—	$7,579 (best)
Median listing price	—	$31,800 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$37,989 (best)
For sale now	0	7 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Saab 9-5Turbo4	Volvo S60B5 Core
Combined MPG	25 MPG	30 MPG (best)
City MPG	20 MPG	27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	33 MPG	36 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	18.5 gal (best)	15.9 gal

Performance

Spec	Saab 9-5Turbo4	Volvo S60B5 Core
Horsepower	220 hp	247 hp (best)
Torque	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Saab 9-5Turbo4	Volvo S60B5 Core
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	18.2 cu ft (best)	11.6 cu ft
Towing capacity	—	2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight	—	3,746 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	5.8 in (best)
Wheelbase	111.7 in	113.1 in (best)
Length	197.2 in (best)	188.1 in
Width	73.3 in (best)	72.8 in
Height	57.8 in (best)	56.6 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Saab 9-5Turbo4	Volvo S60B5 Core
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Saab 9-5	Volvo S60
1	Turbo4 $38,525 MSRP(Currently comparing)	B5 Core $42,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Turbo4 Premium $43,435 MSRP	B5 Core $44,900 MSRP
3	Turbo6 $48,030 MSRP	B5 Plus $45,400 MSRP
4	Aero $49,565 MSRP	B5 Plus $47,750 MSRP
5	—	B5 Ultra $50,300 MSRP
6	—	B5 Ultra Black Edition $51,000 MSRP
7	—	T8 Core $52,100 MSRP
8	—	T8 Plus $54,900 MSRP
9	—	T8 Ultra $57,400 MSRP
10	—	T8 Ultra Black Edition $58,100 MSRP

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