Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Jetta) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 2 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, but torque is 108 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Despite less power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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