2004 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Volvo S40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S40 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 137 kg more than 2009 Volvo S40.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volvo S40 (320 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Legacy | S40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
