2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Impreza and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Impreza | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
