Subaru Outback 1998 vs Volvo 850 1994
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Subaru Outback is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo 850 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo 850 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 209 HP | 126 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 - 282 NM | 170 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 - 9.5 seconds | 6.7 - 12.1 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 - 10.5 | 6.6 - 11.1 | |
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On average, the Subaru Outback petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Volvo 850. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.41 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 5 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 72 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`038 | ~ 1`822 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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