2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Volvo C70
To start off, 2010 Volvo C70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C70 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2010 Volvo C70 (350 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Legacy | C70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1836 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |