Volvo V50 2004 vs Subaru Impreza 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo V50) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V50 engine produces 24 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 154 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Volvo V50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V50 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V50 is 5 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V50 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1307 litres | 1266 litres | |
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Volvo V50 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V50 has 61 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V50 (by 41 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Volvo V50 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`456 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 394 kg | 460 kg | |
| Volvo V50 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Subaru Impreza. Therefore, Subaru Impreza is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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