Subaru Impreza 1993 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 18.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.8 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 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 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| 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`200 | no data | |
| 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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