Subaru Impreza 1994 vs Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo) 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 | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 147 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 146 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 10.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 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 | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is larger, but slightly lower. Subaru Impreza is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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