The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 18,300
€ 23,900
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.98 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
645 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
