2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. Both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2013 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
Model | Jetta | Impreza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1475 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |