The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,200

€ 27,500

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 6.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.18 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
104 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
26 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
242 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft