Volkswagen Golf 2024 vs Subaru Outback 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 375 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 144 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Subaru Outback. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 9.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 690 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 21 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 611 litres | 920 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1642 litres | 2143 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 309 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 501 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 27 200 | |
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