The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 25,500
€ 26,000
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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. The Subaru Impreza 2.0D is 5.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.9
68.5
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
173.8
103.1
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.72 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
GH
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
685 mi
Range
595 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
119.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
