The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 18,900
€ 37,400
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf R
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.5
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.8
173.8 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf R
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.95 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf R
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf R
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf R
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
497 mi
Range
439 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
