The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 27,000
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Subaru Impreza 2.0i is 10.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches narrower.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
69.9
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
105.1
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3040 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.57 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
G5
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 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
570 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft