The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 33,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
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 ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.95 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
106 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
242 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
