Volvo S60 2010 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S60) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 56 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 258 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 5 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 13 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4600 | |
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