The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,500
€ 35,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 2.0i is 6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
104.1
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI Performance
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI Performance
120 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
20.85 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
