The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 21,800
€ 28,900
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 6.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
173.8
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.41 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28.8 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
26 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
727 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
160.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
