Volvo XC70 2007 vs Subaru Outback 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 11 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | no data | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC70 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: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 7 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 1726 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC70 has 1151 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. This could mean that the Volvo XC70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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