The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 39,300

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 20.3 cm longer, 4.6 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
1475
1740
1965
1461
1786
2048
1740 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1475 mm
Height
1461 mm
2620
4415
2578
4212
4415 mm
Length
4212 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.15 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
13.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
13.21 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
239 mi
Range
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
275 L







1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L