Subaru Outback 2017 vs Volvo V90 Cross Country 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 Cross Country is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 145 HP less power than Volvo V90 Cross Country, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Volvo V90 Cross Country. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V90 Cross Country 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V90 Cross Country 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.54 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo V90 Cross Country, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 913 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1848 litres | 1526 litres | |
| Subaru Outback has 401 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V90 Cross Country. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 322 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V90 Cross Country, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | no data | |
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