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TriShield @ Mar 13th 2008 12:20PM
I'd have one of these for driving dynamics alone before most SUVs or crossovers. It's very handsome and more unique on our roads. I have noticed that outside of Subaru wagons the fuel consumptions of wagons like this and the Audi Avant/Allroads isn't good at all. But I think the comfort and driving experience make up for it. It's really a shame cars like this don't make up half of the total vehicles on US roads.
psarhjinian @ Mar 13th 2008 12:34PM
The fuel economy is poor on the S60 and Audi A6 sedan as well, so it's not really the fault of the wagon body, but of the platform as a whole. The weight difference usually doesn't make much difference.
Wagons actually have a tangible aerodynamic benefit, especially at higher speeds.
Mattias @ Mar 13th 2008 12:36PM
Here in germany Subarus are known as very thirsty. A cause for this perception me be the missing diesel (until in a few weeks...). Both Volvo and Audi have great economical diesels in the 150 to 200hp range for the XC70 and the A6 Allroad.