Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Subaru Impreza 1994
| 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: | 90 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 121 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.2 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 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 6.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km with real consumption | 500 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) | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1426 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 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 (kg): | 1`695 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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