Volvo S70 1997 vs Subaru Legacy 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S70) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Legacy) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 24 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 118 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | 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 S70 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: | 4.72 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volvo S70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S70 is 12 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S70 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 455 litres | |
| Volvo S70 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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