The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,800
€ 42,400
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 5.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.9
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 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 ecomatic
VW Golf R
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.37 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28.8 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
482 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
