The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,200

€ 44,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 15.2 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
1475
1740
1965
1465
1799
2027
1740 mm
Width
1799 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1475 mm
Height
1465 mm
2620
4415
2626
4263
4415 mm
Length
4263 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.63 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
12.69 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
242 mi
Range
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L