Subaru Impreza 1993 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 353 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1425 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Impreza has 113 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.5 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 (kg): | 1`000 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 800 | |
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