Subaru Outback 2009 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.4 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90 | |
| 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 XC70 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: | 4.78 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.60 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller. Subaru Outback is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1726 litres | 575 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Outback has 1151 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The Volvo XC70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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