The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 16,900
€ 32,200
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 5.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
173.8
103.1
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.25 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
GH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
109 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
839 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
76.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
