The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 31,700
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 Performance.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
485 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
