Subaru Outback (1998 – 2002) vs Volvo V70 (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Volvo V70 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 241 hp against 209 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.0 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. The Subaru Outback is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,436 kg.
| Specification |
Subaru
Outback
1998 – 2002
|
Volvo
V70
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 209 hp | 140 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 223 – 282 Nm | 190 – 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 9.5 s | 4.0 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 210 km/h | 200 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 10.5 L/100 km | 6.6 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,760 – 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,410 – 1,547 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 1,585 – 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,415 – 1,485 kg | 1,436 – 1,575 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.