Subaru Legacy 2009 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Subaru Legacy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Legacy 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V70 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. | |||
| Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.54 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 49 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4000 | |
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