Volvo XC70 2002 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 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 Legacy) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 38 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 156 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, 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 XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC70 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2002 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 XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
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): | no data | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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