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1997 Subaru Legacy/Outback vs 1997 Volvo 960 Wagon/V90

Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.

Specification comparison
Specification1997 Subaru Legacy/Outback1997 Volvo 960 Wagon/V90
Engine
EngineVaries by configuration: 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS))2.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS))
Displacement2.2 L to 2.5 L2.9 L
Cylinders46
AspirationNaturally aspiratedNot available
Power182 hp (136 kW)Not available
Torque176 lb-ft (239 Nm)Not available
Fuel typeGasolineGasoline
Performance
0–100 km/h8.5 sNot available
Top speed121 mph (195 km/h)Not available
Towing capacity2,701 lb (1,225 kg)Not available
Transmission and drivetrain
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, ManualAutomatic
Gears4 to 54
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: FWD, AWDRWD
Dimensions
Length191.3 in (4,860 mm)Not available
Width73.0 in (1,855 mm)Not available
Height66.1 in (1,680 mm)Not available
Wheelbase108.1 in (2,745 mm)Not available
Ground clearance8.7 in (220 mm)Not available
Weight
Curb weight3,638 lb (1,650 kg)Not available
Fuel economy and range
Combined24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
City21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)
Capacity
Seats5Not available
Doors5Not available