Subaru Impreza (2007 – 2011) vs Volvo S40 (2007 – 2012): specs compared

Both offer around 230 hp at most. The Subaru Impreza is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.8 s. The Volvo S40 has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 5.8 L/100 km. At 4,468 mm, the Volvo S40 is 53 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza.

Specification Subaru Impreza Subaru Impreza 2007 – 2011 Volvo S40 Volvo S40 2007 – 2012
Overview
Origin Japan Sweden
Documented years 2007 – 2011 2007 – 2012
Body style — —
Variants 5 9
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 110 – 230 hp 101 – 230 hp
Torque 144 – 350 Nm 150 – 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.8 – 14.0 s 6.8 – 12.0 s
Top speed 175 – 209 km/h 185 – 240 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.8 – 10.4 L/100 km 4.9 – 9.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,415 mm 4,468 mm
Width 1,740 mm 1,770 mm
Height 1,471 – 1,473 mm 1,453 mm
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,639 mm
Curb weight 1,230 – 1,500 kg 1,213 – 1,462 kg

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