Volvo S80 2013 vs Subaru Legacy 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 129 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Subaru Legacy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.7 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S80 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: | 4.85 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 6 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 506 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 10 400 | |
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