Volvo XC70 (2004 – 2007) vs Subaru Outback (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Subaru Outback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 210 hp. The Volvo XC70 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 8.5 s. The Subaru Outback has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 210 km/h. The Volvo XC70 uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. The Subaru Outback is the lighter car, from 1,405 kg against 1,664 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
XC70
2004 – 2007
|
Subaru
Outback
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 209 hp | 165 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 290 – 400 Nm | 226 – 297 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 10.5 s | 8.5 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 210 km/h | 198 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 10.2 L/100 km | 8.5 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,730 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,664 – 1,715 kg | 1,405 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.