Subaru Outback 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 173 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.56 m | |
| Subaru Outback and Volvo XC70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.8 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 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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