The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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. 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 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
69.9
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3040 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.41 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
G5
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
833 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft