2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2012 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Impreza | S60 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
