2012 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Impreza and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 39 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Impreza | Golf |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1782 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
