Subaru Outback 1998 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo 850) 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 69 HP more power than Volvo 850, but torque is 8 NM less than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.41 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 5 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 82 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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