The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 25,500
€ 19,900
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 2.0D is 8.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.3
173.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.55 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
685 mi
Range
600 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
108 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
