2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2006 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo C70 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo C70 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Legacy | C70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
