The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 18,900
€ 32,800
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 20.2 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
1475
1740
1965
1469
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1475 mm
Height
1469 mm
2620
4415
2578
4213
4415 mm
Length
4213 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.46 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
13.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
13.07 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
497 mi
Range
428 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
