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 6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
173.8
103.4
167.8
173.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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
