Volvo V90 Cross Country 2016 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| 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: | 320 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 Cross Country is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 Cross Country engine produces 145 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 Cross Country reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V90 Cross Country 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: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | 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 V90 Cross Country 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: | 4.94 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volvo V90 Cross Country is larger, but lower. Volvo V90 Cross Country is 12 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V90 Cross Country is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 913 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1526 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Volvo V90 Cross Country has 401 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 322 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 Cross Country is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Volvo V90 Cross Country can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`920 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 15 200 | |
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