The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 18,300
€ 33,000
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.1
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.04 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
504 mi
Range
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
