Subaru Legacy 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 174 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.8 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 0.5 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 | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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 2005 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 XC70 2005 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 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
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