The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 18,600
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 1.6i is 8.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
104.1
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.37 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB16
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.16 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
678 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft