Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S40) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 110 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 2 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1400 | |
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