Volvo V60 2018 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 76 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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 V60 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: | 4.76 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.61 m | |
| Volvo V60 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 529 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1441 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`220 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V60 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 9000 | |
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