Subaru Legacy 2003 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 138 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 3 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): | 7.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy 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: | 370'000 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: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 146 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4600 | |
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