Volvo XC70 2004 vs Subaru Outback 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 210 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 35 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 23 NM more than Subaru Outback. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 420'000 km | 440'000 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 Legacy, Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| 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 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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