Volkswagen Polo 2000 vs Subaru Impreza 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 292 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 118 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 147 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 10.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 490 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 630 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 290'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Polo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 26 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Subaru Impreza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Subaru Impreza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 6400 | |
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