Subaru Impreza (1993 – 1998) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (1993 – 1999): specs compared
The Subaru Impreza is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 190 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 8.1 s. The Volkswagen Golf Variant uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. The Subaru Impreza is the lighter car, from 1,040 kg against 1,072 kg.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza
1993 – 1998
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
1993 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1998 | 1993 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 6 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 211 hp | 60 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 128 – 270 Nm | 107 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 15.1 s | 8.1 – 18.6 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 225 km/h | 154 – 222 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 – 9.3 L/100 km | 5.1 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,348 – 4,351 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 – 1,270 kg | 1,072 – 1,340 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.