The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 25,500

€ 26,400

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 2.0D is 5.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
68.5
77.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
173.8
103.1
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.24 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
GH
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
685 mi
Range
586 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
100.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
119.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft