Subaru Outback 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.56 m | |
| Subaru Outback and Volvo XC70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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