Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Volvo V70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V70) 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: | 95 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 45 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 147 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.6 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 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: | 4.30 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 42 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1200 | |
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