Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Volvo V50 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 V50) 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: | 160 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo V50, but torque is 154 NM less than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 850 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo V50 has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 61 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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