Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Subaru Impreza is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Golf has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Impreza is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Golf also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 (petrol) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 80 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 6.9 - 14 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 4.9 - 7.4 | |
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Subaru Impreza petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 38 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | ~ 1`864 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3600 | |
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