Volvo S60 2004 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 63 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.5 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S60 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo S60 and Subaru Impreza are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
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