Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 15 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 6 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in safety tests, but Subaru Impreza is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
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