Subaru Impreza (2000 – 2003) vs Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora (1999 – 2004): specs compared
The Subaru Impreza is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 s against 7.6 s. The Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 224 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. The Subaru Impreza is the lighter car, from 1,255 kg against 1,286 kg.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza
2000 – 2003
|
Volkswagen
Jetta / Vento / Bora
1999 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 1999 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 218 hp | 115 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 292 Nm | 205 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 – 16.4 s | 7.6 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 164 – 224 km/h | 192 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 10.2 L/100 km | 5.2 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,409 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,255 – 1,365 kg | 1,286 – 1,500 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

