2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Volvo XC60

To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC60 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 498 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2011 Subaru Impreza 2010 Volvo XC60
Make Subaru Volvo
Model Impreza XC60
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 281 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1893 kg
Vehicle Length 4415 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 1712 mm
Wheelbase Size 2619 mm 2774 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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