The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 18,900
€ 31,000
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
173.8
103.1
167.6
173.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
GH
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
109 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
