Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 108.1 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 189.6 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 72.4 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 66.1 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3810 lb. | -283 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 58.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.1 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |