Volvo XC70 (2000 – 2004) vs Subaru Outback (1998 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 210 hp at most. The Volvo XC70 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 8.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. The Subaru Outback is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,636 kg. The Volvo XC70 dates from 2000 – 2004, the Subaru Outback from 1998 – 2002.
| Specification |
Volvo
XC70
2000 – 2004
|
Subaru
Outback
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 209 hp | 156 – 209 hp |
| Torque | 285 – 340 Nm | 223 – 282 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 11.5 s | 8.9 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 210 km/h | 196 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 10.5 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,732 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,764 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,636 – 1,695 kg | 1,415 – 1,485 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.