Volvo XC70 2011 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 13 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC70 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo XC70 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Volvo XC70 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.61 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo XC70 is 5 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1848 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 49 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.5 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: | 2`320 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 11 200 | |
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