Subaru Outback 2004 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 23 NM less than Volvo XC70. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Outback consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 540 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: | 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Legacy, Subaru B9 Tribeca | 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): | 2`000 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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