Volvo V50 (2007 – 2011) vs Subaru Impreza (2007 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 230 hp at most. The Subaru Impreza is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.9 s. The Volvo V50 has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.8 L/100 km. The Subaru Impreza is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,280 kg. At 4,521 mm, the Volvo V50 is 106 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza.
| Specification |
Volvo
V50
2007 – 2011
|
Subaru
Impreza
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 230 hp | 110 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 400 Nm | 144 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 12.1 s | 5.8 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 240 km/h | 175 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 9.1 L/100 km | 5.8 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 – 4,521 mm | 4,415 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,453 – 1,499 mm | 1,471 – 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,280 – 1,520 kg | 1,230 – 1,500 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.