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 8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.46 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
