Subaru Legacy 2001 vs Volvo S60 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 S60) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 117 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 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) | |
| Volvo S60 2001 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 S60 2001 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 2 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Subaru Legacy has 41 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S60, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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