2016 Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Jetta

If you're in the market for a new sedan, you have a lot of options to consider. The 2016 Subaru Impreza and the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta come highly rated in this automotive category, so to give drivers like you in the Syracuse, Liverpool and Oneida a better idea as to which vehicle offers you more, we're going to compare them.

In this vehicle comparison, we're going to turn our attention towards engine power and vehicle handling, in-vehicle entertainment technology and safety features. By the end of this article, you'll have a firm understanding of these two vehicles. You'll even know which one you like better.

Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Jetta Engine Power & Vehicle Handling

The 2016 Subaru Impreza features the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine. This unique engine lays flat under the hood and features horizontally opposed valves which feed power into the vehicle's symmetrical all-wheel drive system. This rare all-wheel drive system offers superior handling, allowing you to make particular evasive maneuvers in emergency situations.

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. This vehicle features front-wheel drive, which offers great handling. However, in slippery conditions or rough terrain, complete control of the vehicle may not be optimal. In terms of power, both the Subaru Impreza and the Volkswagen Jetta find their footing in the 150 horsepower range.

In-Vehicle Technology and Entertainment

In terms of audio delivery, both vehicles feature four-speaker sound systems. The Subaru Impreza features the STARLINK™ system, which offers a 6.2-inch color touch screen display. The Volkswagen Jetta features a 5-inch touch screen display.

The Subaru Impreza features a CD player and an HD Radio®. This particular radio allows you to listen to standard AM/FM stations at a higher sound quality. The Volkswagen Jetta features an AM/FM radio and a CD player. Both vehicles feature Bluetooth® technology, which allows you to make and receive phone calls while driving. You can also utilize this system to stream music from your smartphone.

Safety Features

Both the Subaru Impreza and the Volkswagen Jetta are outfitted with 4-wheel anti-lock braking systems with stability and traction controls to ensure that the vehicle stays on track. In terms of collision protection, the Subaru Impreza features advanced front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver's knee airbag. The advanced airbags have sensors that measure the force of impact and inflate the airbags to a sufficient level of protection, in order to avoid airbag related injuries. The Volkswagen Jetta features standard airbags and it falls a little short with the lack of a driver's knee airbag.

2016 Subaru Impreza vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

In this vehicle comparison, you learned all about the similarities and the differences between the Subaru Impreza and the Volkswagen Jetta. You learned that the symmetrical all-wheel drive system in the Subaru Impreza offers better handling than the front-wheel drive system in the Volkswagen Jetta.

In terms of entertainment technology, you saw that the Subaru Impreza offers a higher quality radio and a bigger touch screen display. Regarding safety, you saw that the Subaru Impreza offers additional protection with a driver's knee airbag, a safety feature not included with the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. You learned that the Subaru Impreza offers you more than the Volkswagen Jetta. 

Schedule your test drive with the 2016 Subaru Impreza today at Bill Rapp Subaru, your trusted dealership in the Syracuse, Liverpool and Oneida area.