Subaru Outback 2017 vs Volvo XC70 2013
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Subaru Outback is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo XC70 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Outback is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC70 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo XC70 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.6 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo XC70 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 - 260 HP | 163 - 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 - 350 NM | 350 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 - 10.2 seconds | 6.8 - 10.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 - 9.9 | 4.5 - 10.6 | |
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Subaru Outback petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC70. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 - 221 mm (7.9 - 8.7 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.60 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2076 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Subaru Outback has 63 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 476 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`115 kg | ~ 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`679 kg | ~ 1`930 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 436 kg | ~ 430 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 11 200 | |
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