The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 16,900
€ 31,400
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 is 8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.79 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
