The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 25,500
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) Subaru Impreza 2.0D
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
68.5
77.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
68.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
103.1
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.49 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
EE20
Engine Code
*CFH*
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 Plus 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 Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
685 mi
Range
670 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
104.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
119.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft