Subaru Impreza 1994 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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 850) 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: | 211 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 71 HP more power than Volvo 850, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 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 850, 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 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 1120 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 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: | 4.35 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 37 cm shorter than the Volvo 850, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo 850, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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