Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 44 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 401 litres | 527 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 126 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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