Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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 Golf) 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: | 125 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 57 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 51 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 8.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 3.7 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 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.42 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 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`600 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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