Subaru Outback 2013 vs Volvo V60 2018
| 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: | 173 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 76 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 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) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback 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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V60 engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90 | |
| 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 V60 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: | 4.79 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.43 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 3 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1848 litres | 1441 litres | |
| 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: | 2`040 kg | 2`220 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V60 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 22 600 | |
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