Subaru Outback 2013 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 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. Note, however, that this Volvo XC70 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Volvo XC70 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Outback is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1848 litres | no data | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Subaru Outback has 49 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.5 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`100 kg | 2`330 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 8000 | |
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