2016 Subaru Outback vs 2016 Volvo XC70

2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Volvo XC70

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4-Door Wgn 2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i	25	33	$23,499	$24,995
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Limited	25	33	$28,473	$30,395
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Limited PZEV	25	33	$28,784	$30,695
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i PZEV	25	33	$23,809	$25,295
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Premium	25	33	$25,761	$27,395
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Premium PZEV	25	33	$26,076	$27,695
Outback 4-Door Wgn 3.6R Limited	20	27	$31,227	$33,395

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AWD 4-Door Wgn T5

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC70 AWD 4-Door Wgn T5	19	26	$36,284	$38,600
XC70 AWD 4-Door Wgn T5 Platinum	19	26	$44,345	$47,175
XC70 AWD 4-Door Wgn T5 Premier	19	26	$39,527	$42,050
XC70 FWD 4-Door Wgn T5 Drive-E	23	31	$34,874	$37,100
XC70 FWD 4-Door Wgn T5 Drive-E Platinum	23	31	$42,935	$45,675
XC70 FWD 4-Door Wgn T5 Drive-E Premier	23	31	$38,117	$40,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,499

$36,284

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,995

$38,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$417 / month

$643 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Tough, go-anywhere capability can go together with a streamlined wagon design, class-leading safety, and a comfortable ride: The 2016 Subaru Outback is a conceptual mashup that's better than the sum of its parts.

The 2016 Volvo XC70 Cross Country is the brand's last wagon-based crossover, a tough and utilitarian vehicle—but despite new fuel-efficient powertrains, the design is starting to show its age.

TCC Likes

Agile handling, good ride
Useful X-Mode
EyeSight active safety

Smooth, comfortable ride
Lots of cargo space
Accessible load bay

TCC Dislikes

A cautious evolution in design
Manual gearbox is gone
Lack of a power seat for passenger

Far from sporty to drive
AWD efficiency only average
Prices soar quickly with options

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.1

97.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

54.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

57.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

38.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

63.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

108.1

110.8

Liftover Height (in)

27.9

27.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

73.6

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

63.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

8.3

Length, Overall (in)

189.6

190.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

73.3

72.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.8

42.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.5

33.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.5

44.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

77.7

73.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.5

33.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

46.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.5

31.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

37.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

3307

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

3307

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

270

331

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

270

331

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3593

3968

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

490

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

174 @ 4000

266 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.5 L/154

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5800

250 @ 5400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded H-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-5

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

3.75

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.39

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.58 - 0.62

4.15

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Outback

Volvo XC70

Body Style

Sport Utility

Wagon

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

8.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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