Subaru Outback 2003 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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 Forester, Subaru Legacy | 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: | 4.73 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.49 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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