Subaru Outback 2009 vs Volvo XC90 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.5 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 500'000 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 XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| 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 XC90 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 | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.78 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller. Subaru Outback is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1726 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1726 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Subaru Outback has more luggage space (by 1113 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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