2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Impreza and 2011 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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. 2011 Volvo S60 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. 2011 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Impreza | S60 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |