Volvo XC70 2007 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 73 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 133 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 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: | 4 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 12 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1649 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 116 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3400 | |
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