Volvo V70 1997 vs Subaru Outback 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo V70) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 282 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 69 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 8 NM more than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 600 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.58 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger, but lower. Volvo V70 and Subaru Outback are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1649 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 107 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 69 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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