Volvo V70 2000 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 250 HP | 125 HP | |
Torque: | 330 NM | 184 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 125 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 146 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
The Subaru Legacy is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
1060 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
770 km with real consumption | 630 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: | 4.71 m | 4.68 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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 | |
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`110 | 1`875 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | high | |
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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