Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S60) 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 | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 100 NM less than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 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 | 480'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S60 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 18 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
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