Subaru Outback 2002 vs Volvo XC70 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 46 HP more power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 58 NM less than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.56 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Outback is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 464 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Subaru Outback has 21 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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