Volvo V70 2001 vs Subaru Outback 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 163 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 282 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 46 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 58 NM more than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 3.8 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 570 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| 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) | |
| Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.58 m | |
| Volvo V70 and Subaru Outback are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 464 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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