Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Volvo S60 2000

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Subaru Impreza
2003 - 2005
Volvo S60
2000 - 2004
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Subaru Impreza is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo S60 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol)2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo S60 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 95 - 225 HP130 - 300 HP
Torque: 143 - 300 NM192 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 - 15.9 seconds5.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 - 9.26.5 - 13.0
Subaru Impreza petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.58 m
Width: 1.70 m1.80 m
Height: 1.48 m1.43 m
Subaru Impreza is smaller, but higher.
Subaru Impreza is 16 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data424 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1034 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters13 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`340~ 2`030
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 22001600
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Volvo S60 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower price
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