Volvo V90 Cross Country 2016 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 9 years | 14 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: | no data | 512 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 (kg): | 1`920 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 26 400 | |
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