Volvo V70 2001 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 38 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 156 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 380'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V70 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: | 4.71 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V70 is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1646 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. This could mean that the Volvo V70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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