The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,500

€ 20,600

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0i is 8.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
104.1
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.51 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
G4
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
21.45 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
589 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
526 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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