The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 20,300
€ 33,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.12 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
104 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
690 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
