Subaru Outback 1998 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| 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 V70) 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 | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 69 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 8 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 585 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.41 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback and Volvo V70 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 107 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 69 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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