2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Impreza and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Volvo S60 (351 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Impreza | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| 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 | 174 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
