Volvo XC70 2002 vs Subaru Outback 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 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 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: | 11.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 46 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 58 NM more than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 600 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) | |
| 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.58 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo XC70 is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1649 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC70 has 42 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. 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 Outback (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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