Subaru Legacy 2003 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.9 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Subaru Legacy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 56 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 1.1 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`945 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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