The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 25,500
€ 30,500
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
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
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.18 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
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
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
685 mi
Range
485 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
119.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
