Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| 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: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1070 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 |
no data | 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`750 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
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