Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 54 NM less than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 615 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S40 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 401 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
| Subaru Impreza has 3 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4400 | |
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