Subaru Legacy 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 114 NM less than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Subaru Legacy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC70 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 XC70 2004 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.56 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Subaru Legacy has 56 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3800 | |
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