Subaru Impreza 1995 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 96 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 104 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.34 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| 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. Subaru Impreza has 113 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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 | 1`670 | |
| 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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