Subaru Legacy 2005 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 3 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 116 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 5200 | |
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