The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (14 - 17)
€ 28,600

€ 41,600

€ 28,600
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 D3 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 D3
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 D3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.52 %

General
Volvo S40 D3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
M
Generation
G4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.41 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
42 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
359 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
359 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 D3
115.2 kWh
197 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data