The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,000

€ 36,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Subaru Impreza 1.6i is 8.1 inches longer and 0.9 inches narrower.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.3
69.9
79.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
105.1
176.2
103.4
168
176.2 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.49 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
G5
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.79 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.6i
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft