The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,500
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
104.1
174
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
21.45 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
526 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft