Subaru Legacy 2003 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 429 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 146 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 5200 | |
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