Subaru Impreza 1994 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| 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 Passat) 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: | 211 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 121 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 7.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 5.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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: | 4.35 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.50 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 32 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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