Volvo XC70 2000 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 75 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 101 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 5 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 16 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| 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 XC70 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. This could mean that the Volvo XC70 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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