Subaru Outback 2004 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 103 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 11.3 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Legacy, Subaru B9 Tribeca | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S80 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.49 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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