2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Legacy and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Legacy | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |