2006 Subaru Impreza vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Impreza and 2006 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (206 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Impreza | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |