Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Jetta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 2 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, but torque is 108 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Despite the higher power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1220 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 527 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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