Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Volvo V40 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 V40) 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: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 81 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 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: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, 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 V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V40 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 V40 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.41 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but higher. Subaru Impreza is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1420 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 57 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 154 litres). | |||
| 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 V40. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`375 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 480 kg | |
| Subaru Impreza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Volvo V40. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 800 | |
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