The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 18,900
€ 27,500
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.84 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
