Subaru Outback vs. Volvo V70
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Outback and Volvo V70 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Subaru Outback and the Volvo V70.
When we compare the Subaru Outback's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Outback has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Volvo V70 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Outback's and the Volvo V70's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Outback is a better car than the Volvo V70.
Pricing: A used 2010 Subaru Outback ranges from $4,772 to $11,998 while a used 2010 Volvo V70 is priced between $5,000 to $15,800.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Outback’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the Volvo V70 base engine makes 235 horsepower. The Outback is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, while the V70 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 500 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru Outback has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo V70 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Subaru Outback has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,701
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$16,995 - $24,250
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,310
Price Range:
$4,772 - $11,998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$8,999
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$6,752 - $21,181
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
159,108
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,833
Price Range:
$5,000 - $15,800
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
143,766
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo V70 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Outback
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo V70
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
24.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.9 - 24.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Subaru Outback Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
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7 out of / 19Ranking
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9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
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21 out of / 67Ranking
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25 out of / 59Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
30 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 67Volvo V70 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Subaru Outback Trim Levels
2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium
Volvo V70 Trim Levels
3.2, 3.2 R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3300 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
139.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
131.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3386 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
188.2 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
60.6 inches
Length:
189.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Azurite Blue Pearl / Sky Blue Metallic
Gold
Harvest Gold Metallic
Gray
Graphite Gray Metallic
Green
Cypress Green Pearl
Silver
Steel Silver Metallic
White
Satin White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Oyster Gray Metallic / Saville Grey Metallic
Green
Seashell Metallic
Silver
Silver Metallic
White
Ice White
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Off Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Anthracite Black / Off-Black
