The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 23,500
€ 20,200
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.16 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
21.45 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
510 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
526 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
