Volvo XC70 2005 vs Subaru Legacy 2003

 
Volvo XC70
2005 - 2007
Subaru Legacy
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Diesel2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 185 HP165 HP
Torque: 400 NM226 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds11 seconds
Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo XC70 engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 174 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.58.3
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km9.2 l/100km
By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway920 km on highway
790 km with real consumption650 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: 480'000 km390'000 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester
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: yesno
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.73 m4.72 m
Width: 1.86 m1.73 m
Height: 1.56 m1.47 m
Volvo XC70 is larger.
Volvo XC70 is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres429 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1641 litres1649 litres
Volvo XC70 has 56 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 8 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2201`945
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

high
Average price (€): 42002000
Pros and Cons: Volvo XC70 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
Subaru Legacy has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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