Volkswagen Golf 2000 vs Subaru Impreza 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 55 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 630 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Impreza 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1425 litres | 1266 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Impreza may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 159 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`225 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 460 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Subaru Impreza. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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