2007 Subaru Impreza vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Impreza and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Impreza | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
