Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 89 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 900 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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