The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 23,500

€ 28,600

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTD
57.7
68.5
78.7
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
104.1
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTD
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.49 %

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

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTD
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTD
120 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
21.45 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
670 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
526 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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