The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 25,500
€ 26,500
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.34 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
685 mi
Range
678 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
119.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
