The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (14 - 17)
€ 23,200
€ 41,600
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
Volvo S40 1.8
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
57.2
69.7
79.6
58.1
70.7
78.5
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
176.2
104.3
180.9
176.2 in
Length
180.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.07 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
M
Generation
G4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
28 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
359 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
359 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
197 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
197 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
