Volvo XC70 2004 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 45 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 | 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. | |||
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): | 2`220 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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