The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 18,600
€ 37,400
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 1.6i is 8.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf R
57.7
68.5
78.7
57.5
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
104.1
174
101.5
165.8
174 in
Length
165.8 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf R
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.27 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf R
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 R
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
27.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.16 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
439 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
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).
161.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
