Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70
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Highlights
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$29,995
Starting MSRP
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$37,100
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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1,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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180 hp
Horsepower
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240 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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178 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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258 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.0 L/120
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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180 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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240 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P225/60HR17
Front Tire Size
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P235/50VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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41 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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74 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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72 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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40 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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71 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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74 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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35 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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32 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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37 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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43 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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68 in
Height, Overall
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63 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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30 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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33 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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111 ft³
Passenger Volume
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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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183 in
Length, Overall
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191 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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32 in
Liftover Height
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27 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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105 in
Wheelbase
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111 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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9 in
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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49 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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331 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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331 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,510 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,794 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,307 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,307 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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210
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Subaru Forester or the 2016 Volvo XC70?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is more reliable than the 2016 Volvo XC70 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Forester versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2016 XC70.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Subaru Forester or the 2016 Volvo XC70?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Volvo XC70 with 29 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru Forester or the 2016 Volvo XC70?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is cheaper than the 2016 Volvo XC70 with a $29,995 starting MSRP versus a $37,100 starting MSRP.
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