The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 25,500
€ 27,700
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
57.9
68.5
77.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.19 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
685 mi
Range
468 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
119.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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



















