The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 18,300

€ 32,500

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 14.7 cm longer, 5.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
1475
1740
1965
1481
1799
2027
1740 mm
Width
1799 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1475 mm
Height
1481 mm
2620
4415
2626
4268
4415 mm
Length
4268 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.82 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
12.69 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
38 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
504 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L