The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 22,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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. 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 1.8 T
58.3
69.9
79.9
58.3
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
105.1
175.6
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 1.8 T
3040 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.8 T
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
503 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
