Subaru Outback 2017 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V60) 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 chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.43 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 6 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1364 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Subaru Outback has 17 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. This could mean that the Subaru Outback uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Outback is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 24 200 | |
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