Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
Overview | |
Years produced1993-Present | Years produced2015-2019 |
MSRP$22,995 | MSRP$21,895 |
Listings7366 | Listings623 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2024 Subaru Impreza has been reworked to improve upon its already strong credentials as an affordable all-wheel-drive economy car. This time around, the more powerful RS trim has been revived, adding some much needed driver excitement. Further bolstered with a comfortable ride and smart features, the new Impreza deserves your consideration. | |
Reviews SummaryWhat defines a “Sport Utility Vehicle”? Common knowledge dictates what an SUV is supposed to look like, but SUVs and crossovers don't hold a monopoly on the vehicular attribute of utility. Case in point: the station wagon. Truthfully, most modern crossovers are just high-riding wagons and hatchbacks. The only real advantages they offer are a higher ride height, higher seating position, and all-wheel drive (and even that isn’t always a given). Cars like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR are available with only front-wheel-drive, and when compared to a vehicle like the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, you have to wonder what added utility those cars really offer. VW calls the SportWagen the “Sportier Utility Vehicle.” It's hard to argue with that point, and the SportWagen is a serious alternative to your typical crossover—especially if you care about driving dynamics. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 152 hp H4 | Engine1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 152 hp H4 | Engine Name1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.4 cu ft | Cargo Space30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3171 lbs | Curb Weight3053 lbs |
Height58.3 in | Height58.3 in |
Length176.2 in | Length179.8 in |
Width79.4 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1241 lbs | Maximum Payload970 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1993-Present | 2015-2019 |
MSRP | $22,995 | $21,895 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2024 Subaru Impreza has been reworked to improve upon its already strong credentials as an affordable all-wheel-drive economy car. This time around, the more powerful RS trim has been revived, adding some much needed driver excitement. Further bolstered with a comfortable ride and smart features, the new Impreza deserves your consideration. | What defines a “Sport Utility Vehicle”? Common knowledge dictates what an SUV is supposed to look like, but SUVs and crossovers don't hold a monopoly on the vehicular attribute of utility. Case in point: the station wagon. Truthfully, most modern crossovers are just high-riding wagons and hatchbacks. The only real advantages they offer are a higher ride height, higher seating position, and all-wheel drive (and even that isn’t always a given). Cars like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR are available with only front-wheel-drive, and when compared to a vehicle like the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, you have to wonder what added utility those cars really offer. VW calls the SportWagen the “Sportier Utility Vehicle.” It's hard to argue with that point, and the SportWagen is a serious alternative to your typical crossover—especially if you care about driving dynamics. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 152 hp H4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 152 hp H4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.4 cu ft | 30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3171 lbs | 3053 lbs |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.3 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 179.8 in |
Width | 79.4 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1241 lbs | 970 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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