2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Impreza and 2011 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 212 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
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2011 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Impreza | Passat |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |