The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 27,000
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) Subaru Impreza 2.0i
€ 28,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
69.9
79.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
105.1
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3040 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
G5
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
FB20
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
706 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft