Volvo XC70 2005 vs Subaru Legacy 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 35 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.7 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC70 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Installed 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. | |||
| 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 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 7 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | 1649 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC70 has 26 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Legacy (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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