Volvo XC70 2009 vs Subaru Outback 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo XC70) 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: | 205 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 229 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 38 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 191 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.4 | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| 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: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.61 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo XC70 is 7 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 526 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 49 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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