Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Subaru Impreza 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 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 Impreza) 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: | 68 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 57 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 51 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 8.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.7 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 555 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 530 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 2 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 |
1470 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 204 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`815 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`280 kg | 1`375 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 425 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Subaru Impreza. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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