The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 32,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.14 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic 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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
