Volvo XC70 2013 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 215 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 65 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.1 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC60 | 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. Subaru Outback 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 | 4.79 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 |
1600 litres | no data | |
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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 (kg): | 2`400 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 17 800 | |
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