Volvo XC70 2004 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 2 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 114 NM more than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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 | 6 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 Legacy | |
| 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 2004 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 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.54 m | |
| Volvo XC70 and Subaru Outback are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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