Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 306 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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, if possible |
538 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`870 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
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